A nation drugged

sorenbarrett

Chemicals in our water,  pollution in our air, 
Preservatives in our food, an over the counter pharmaceutical fair
Coloring things we eat, microplastics in all
Calming ourselves in traffic by drinking alcohol
For what's leached out of our food, supplements we take
Strung out on street drugs, some never awake
Stimulants in cigarettes, so we won't burn up in bed
The news that works us up over travesties said
Social media to stir the coals and set ablaze the fire
Religion telling us what we can and can't desire
Political correctness, violence, bread of our daily diet
Video games, TV, internet, hypnotized in electronic quiet
Look at the poor, bloody war, trash littered shore 
Drugged in a stupor feeling super, no one cares anymore

  • Author: sorenbarrett (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 26th, 2024 04:07
  • Category: Unclassified
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  • Teddy.15

    This is a kudos from me. Superbly written there is little sense to it all right now sadly 🌹

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks Teddy as always I appreciate the read and comment your support is deeply valued my friend

    • Doggerel Dave

      Not a good time to try to be human, is it Soren.
      Apart from your allusion to ‘Political Correctness’, about which I now believe we will never agree, I’m with you all the way.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks so much Dave I do appreciate your support my friend. Yes we may differ on some points but I like to believe that it is a matter of definitions. As to political correctness I believe it begins in our upbringing where politeness and consideration for others is kindled in our hearts and should be shown to all. But I am a believer in free speech and the right for some to be rude and ugly just as nature leaves some with physical beauty and others not. I am not a fan of plastic surgery imposed by what others think is beautiful.

      • Cassie58

        Oh what have we have become. I have a real hankering for times past. As I read this from a local coffee shop, the thunder has started and it is pouring with rain. I have added to the darkness. A great write Soren.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Cassie I appreciate your support and kind words.

        • Jerry Reynolds

          Well said, SB. All the dirty laundry is in plain sight.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks Jerry for the read and support it is very much appreciated

          • Neville


            I think you might very well have something here mate .. what a toxic state of affairs we are forced to contend with .. Neville

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Neville for the review and words of support. Appreciate it

            • Tony36

              Great write

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks Tony apprecate tye read

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • David Wakeling

                  The world is a mess. This poem is well-constructed and we are right to be angry. I love the rhyme and the message

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks David for the read and kind words this was just another rant that I had to get off my back.

                  • Thad Wilk

                    🏆
                    Powerful penning 🖋️
                    and sad but so true!!! 😔
                    I agree A 💯 percent
                    with you!!! 👍
                    Thanks for sharing my friend!
                    Best regards ✌️ Thad

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Thad for the review and supportive words they are most appreciated

                    • Goldfinch60

                      So very true soren, I feel I am lucky in that I can remember the better days of my earlier life.

                      Andy

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks Gold for the read and support it is appreciated. Yes I too can remember those days.

                      • Dan Williams

                        Bravo and hooray for you. You have stepped outside your normal short insights and are just as eloquent in protest. Like minds.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks for the review Dan I appreciate the support and kind words



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