Blind I

 

infinite universe out beyond

swirling round me of which I’m quite fond

 

global issues encompass mankind

I ignore them with my carefree mind

 

our nation votes with each earnest voice

declining, I give away my choice

 

avoid poor, desperate, hungry souls,

consumed in reaching financial goals

 

let someone else care for social ills

I say “Not this time with all these bills”

 

don’t have time for elders left alone

or troubled teens without any home

 

inner conversation left unsaid

only comforting my pride instead

 

to find any way to joy and peace,

I self prescribe a conscience decrease

 

my senses report that I exist

to seek purest purpose, I resist

 

 

 

Reviews

[B MacGregor]

A very sinful martini recipe. 2 parts Apathy and 1 part Pride. Stirred, of course.

Excellent discourse on social sin. Like I said stirring it up.

Terrific entry.

[Ed Hart]

lair lair, pants on fire