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
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Katie B. (
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- Category: Reflection
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Comments6
I agree.
Thank you!
Katie I have walked that road felt those feeling come to the same conclusions and now remain discontent with what lies outside of me. A hard read but identifiable. Nicely done and raw to the point of pain
Thank you for your heartfelt feedback.
You are most welcome
so many feel this way, a hard and pointed write
Katie, this reads like someone trying to protect their inner ground while the outside world burns… there’s a tension between withdrawal and wisdom that runs through the whole piece. The poem wrestles honestly with that question of what we carry and what we let go. The final line lingers quietly: “So many have closed.” Thoughtful reflection, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you Tristan!
Most welcome, Katie!
You may have a point or two there....
Fine words Katie, watching the news only shows the bad things in life but I know that there are more better things in life that are never reported.
Andy
Yes! Thank you!
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