Acceptance
I live in oblivion
Head in the sand
My impenetrable bubble
Of self-preservation
I’m not republican or democrat
Beholden to no one
No entity
I do not watch the news
Read the paper
Engage in social media
Or vote
Take the news outlets
Toss the anchors
There is a crisis
In our country
I know nothing about
I will be duly notified
If necessary
Can I fix the crisis
Would knowing make
My life more uplifting
If I could change it I would
I wage a war within
Outside sources jeopardize
A fragile ecosystem
A cell has a wall for good reason
Divisiveness is in the lead
We lost unity
Fed democracy to the pigs
It is repugnant
Fire on my coat
Flames in the water indignant
I’m intolerant, foaming at
The mouth angry
Over our brokenness
See good, do good
Observe the wonder
Open minds open hearts
Pass the peace
Save time and energy
For writing and relationships
Read some Steinbeck and cummings
Write a poem
Do a puzzle
Grow a garden
Eat a damn peach
Knowing is futile
Letting go opens doors
So many have closed