This is Not Normal

a look at the world today

We are steeped in events that run day to day

Or blissfully ignorant staying far, far away

No matter your stance from your side of the aisle

It's not the right time to stand by and be idle

This is not at all normal we can surely agree

The antics that play out on our LED screens

The discord that comes when all that you hear

Are the shouts of those loudest coming in loud and clear

“Don’t agree?  Then you’re wrong” is what we learn nowadays

No opposition is tolerated, hang your head in dismay

To stand for what’s right and speak out the truth

Is now social suicide, how risqué and uncouth

Despite the obstacles that rise up in front

We cannot submit to what the ignorant want

With as bad as it feels in the world out today

I cannot relent and not say what I say

I plead not for those who have all the power

But to those who sit now on their couch and just cower

It’s your job to stand up just as much as it is mine

And be heard your voice, for now it's your time

All that it takes for things to grow worse

Is for us to sit back and let things take their course

Reviews

[C M]

I like the sentiment. If I'm honest, I find metered and rhyming poetry to be the most difficult to write well. One of the best ways to tighten the sound of the poem, is to measure the syllables/feet of each line, and make them as uniform as possible.

I think the rhythm of a more uniform cadence would also contrast the content of the poem (a call to action/ rising up against complacency).

Small, final note; the third line's "aisle/isle" play on words is interesting, but I first read it as an error. Just wanted to make you aware on the chance it was accidental.

All in all, I think was an enjoyable read.

[Mitch]

Yes, the aisle/idle was a typo. I will correct it. Thanks for the read