Empire Of Grotesque

For many people, the world is a terrible place. Too many people expect somebody else to sort it out, but we all have to pull together or we will wake up one day and there will be nothing left that is good.

This is a villanelle to emphasise where we are

I’ve included Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” and Nick Hanauer’s “Pitchforks” speech to give you a little more food for thought.

"You don't know what you've got til it's gone"

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We Live In An Empire Of Grotesque

Racism Is Fine, Mass Shootings Are Fine

Money Is The Fuel Behind This Mess

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Cash And Killing IS Seen As Success

Billionaires Don’t Earn, They’re Malign

We Live In An Empire Of Grotesque

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War Stock Is Where These Villains Invest

They Start Wars, Take Money,Victims Die

Money Is The Fuel Behind This Mess

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Asylum Seekers, All In Distress

Refugees From The Bombs And Landmines

We Live In An Empire Of Grotesque

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Governments Are In Money’s Pockets

People Can Die If It Makes Them Coin

Money Is The Fuel Behind This Mess

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We Must Tear Down This Unjust Train Wreck

We Need To Care More, A New Design

We Live In An Empire Of Grotesque

Money Is The Fuel Behind This Mess

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