Deference

Is any
Coherent, rational
Sensible — system
Of governance of individuals
Possible

If the system
Is founded, on illusion
Deception, misperception
Delusion

Impossible — if
The individual is sovereign
By definition, ungovernable
Without deception, coercion, force

Possible
Essential, and
In perpetual need of force — if

The individual
Believes, is duped
Is incapacitated
Engineered, to remain unquestioning
Whether or not
The individual is sovereign

Induction of deference
From oneself
To another
Mediated through language

Is the mechanism
By which governance
Survives

And language
Is the only
Tool

To rebel
Against —
Deference