sometimes
the world feels
dark
threatening
violent
barren
even hopeless
and it pisses me off
because
now and then
I think
it doesn’t have to be
this way
or maybe it does
perhaps
thinking that things
can be
peaceful
nurturing
respectful
of all life
is just another carrot
held in front of me
something
completely
unattainable
one more thing
to show me
that I stubbornly refuse
to accept
that this is simply
what we are
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there always seems to be one
who takes more risks
who is easily bored
who understands that
rules are meant to be broken
who is fearless
there’s always one
who marches to her own
chirps
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what makes people think
that love
or reason
can make
an evil dictator
change
in any way at all
I can’t understand
that kind of thinking
all I can imagine
is that those people
never had to face
truly bad/evil people
and that’s why they
keep believing
in love
reason
logic
prayer
wishes
they don’t get it
the tiny dictator wants those
who will not be controlled
to die
it’s really quite simple
and believing in things
that will not work
simply avoids the reality
of what’s happening
and prolongs
the ending
Lady Liberty
growing
smaller
each day
so
if you’re looking for
AMERICA
look under porches
in alleys
or in dark small places
where you think government people
who watch other people die
and do nothing
would stay
a cozy
safe spot
where they could
count their money
unnoticed
our government
is willing to let people
be slaughtered
while probably still
buying oil
from the man
who is killing those
innocent people
because if gas prices
go up
American’s will complain
but wait
we put up a no fly zone
for Russian planes
and we don’t want their
vodka
we do have our priorities
after all
we know how to punish
people in the arts
and sports
that’s for sure
right now
our government is not only
letting the bully win
they are telling the bully
they aren’t coming for him
brilliant strategy
and by example
the America government
is teaching us
how the game is played
if a member of the government
was in Chicago
cornered by a gang
I would run to the Chicago harbor
and throw a stone at a yacht
or gather a bunch of people
and call for a vote of some kind
and if those things didn’t work
I could honestly say
that I my best
no planes would have flown overhead
and the people who owned yachts
would be angry at the chipped paint
and that’s all I could have done
The Ukraine gave up it’s
nuclear weapons
and because
they followed the rules
they are going to die
and we are going to sit by
and let them
will we do the same thing
when he goes after the next country
and the next
yes
we will
because
our government
apparently let’s the bad guy
pretty much do what he wants
but then it does seem as if
nice people
and the good guys
are always the ones who die
because what would the world be like
if we allowed heroes
to live
the American people
are as helpless to act
as the Russian people
this is a game
played by powerful men
in government
and either way
we the people
are simply helpless
the victims
no one wants a nuclear war
it could mean the end of
everything
it could mean extinction
but we can’t do what we’re doing either
not and still call ourselves
good people
because good people
never sit by and watch others
die
without helping in a way
that actually matters
Photo: Pixabay
she belonged
to Mother Nature
always running
in the fields
trying to keep up
with the birds
reaching for the
moon
the Goddess
laughed
and watched
her grow
knowing
that a girl child
who would change
the world
had finally been
born
Photo: luizclas
Pexels
what HOPE
can children have
when adults
do little
to nothing
to stop
the destruction
that’s taking place
around the globe
we say we love our children
but buy them inhalers
instead of cleaning the air
show them pictures
of polar bears
that are dying
as we turn the pages
tell them about melting
permafrost
and methane gas sink holes
show them statues
of animals and fish
made out of the garbage
found in our lakes and oceans
teach them about wars
where they will die
for the rich and powerful
feed them food
with GMOs
and additives that will
keep things
“fresh”
for four years
on a shelf
we say we love our
children
but what are we doing
to protect them
from us
Photo: Pixabay
ready or not
life comes straight at you
it simply shows up
you may not like what it gives you
but life doesn’t care
you get what you get
good or bad
ready
or
not
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dream
of soft caresses
kisses
and hugs
treats
good food
and a soft bed
dream
of running free
of hearing laughter
and your name
called by
someone you love
dream
Photo: Fabian Gieske
Unsplash
street lights
not only
brighten the night
they provide
the best seats
in the neighborhood
for those with
wings
Photo: Gantias Vaičiulénas
Pexels
life’s a lot like a
Ferris Wheel
sometimes
you’re stuck on the top
sometimes
on the bottom
sometimes
you spin too fast
sometimes
too slow
sometimes
it’s exciting
sometimes
you throw up
you just never know
what you’re going to get
once you strap yourself in
Photo: Bian Breeden
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