How ideas die

People, organizations, churches, the government, and corporations never want to hear

The truth, ideas, and criticism for fear

Of change, due to the status quo

That and fear is all that they know!

You might get new computers, software, or even a different type of report

But you’ll be met with disbelief whenever you decide to retort

The way that things have always been

During your next Bible study, challenge the word of God and you will surely offend

All of your sisters and brothers will accuse you of heresy and sin

Healthcare for all and reparations for the descendants of slaves?

Rather generational debt and unmarked graves 

During your next work meeting Q&A, share a novel idea or pivot

That may improve the build or sales of your company’s services or widgets

You’ll be thanked for your feedback and told ‘that’s not how our competition does it’

Besides, it would take years to implement and it’s way beyond the scope of our fiscal year budget!

You can’t quit and launch the idea on your own

So another great idea dies, as a deleted note on your company phone.