How large is the world?
how small has it become?
juxtapose one on the other
identical oposites in duality
we can comunicate instantly
with others from afar
seeking details of their lives
interested in their thoughts
as we ignore those closer to us
barely grunting a quick hello
not bothering to ask questions
afraid they may stop and answer
caring for those in strange lands
feeding, clothing and housing
concerned about their education
as our own poverty levels rise
playing field is seeking a level
as all the world strives to be one
though different in every nation
and each wanting to be best
understand now our differences
know that not everyone agrees
thrive on that diversity of people
let people remain who they are
supporting the rights of all people
equally allowing for all to be free
means allowing them to be different
respecting their choice to dislike you
ok your poems are really good, but get out of my head would ya? there's not enough room for both of us in there!!!
ReplyDeleteThe words make me squirm, and not in a fun way. They are very hard words to hear. They are both political words and personal words. They leave no room for escape. I prefer to win an argument. I prefer the world to look happy and good to me so I don't worry every night.
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