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Within this, our current cultural season
There truly exist neither rhyme nor reason
Economy goes bust, laws are not just
Politicians wreak havoc, laws covered in dust
Internet cell phones, consoled digital clones
Have us burrow head in sand like ostrich drones
Neighbors are strangers rather than friends
Yet we friend those with whom our path doth not wend
Prices skyrocket in a market that won't mend
The world owes me a living is the catchphrase
Of people at all levels no matter the phase
Lives are destroyed by simple texts
Hate spreads despite who may be vexed
But ... There are many still who try to improve
By little deeds or posts that hearts do move
If most would just try to develop sympathy
Or when possible to delve into empathy
This electronic digital age
Could make acceptance and peace all the rage
Mostly, just stop ignoring the problem
Put down the controller and try to solve 'em
Get off the couch and say hi to your neighbor
It's just barely possible a kind word could save 'er
Get involved with more than the digi-verse
Interact with the actual physical universe
Find some small way, or big if you can
To make it a tad nicer for each and every man
About the Creator
Andrew C McDonald
Andrew McDonald is a 911 dispatcher of 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.
https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Keys-Andrew-C-McDonald-ebook/dp/B07VM843XL?ref_=ast_author_dp
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Comments (2)
This is what happens when technology is wayyyyy to advanced. I agree with Babs! Kindness needs to go in style. Loved your poem!
Solution - Kindness needs to go in style. You poem captures the truth and reality of our society. It's always some else's problem.