Fool’s Paradise

Men with the most

have the least.

Men with the least

have the most.

Contradictory terms

I agree

yet allow me to teach

you will see

what it is I mean

how happiness is so near

if only we stop

really stop

disconnect

enjoy all life.

In a time strife with war

mental health issues

racism revival

divisive tactics by world leaders

all intended to drive the common man apart.

Further apart

devils can dance without due

no one will notice

as they all yell

wanting their voice heard

in this time of panic.

Delighted chuckles

roasting pigeons over a burning court

embers glowing

consuming life

redesigning the world under one.

Have you ever noticed

that the ones who want to help

really help

speak with words

whispered upon the wind

scattered to be heard by all.

Do you hear that?

Sparkling chimes.

Please hear.

And if you have

had you also noticed

those who would destroy

who play deadly games

scream

shout

beating their chests like Kong the Ape.

Do you hear that?

Screaming missiles.

Please I beg

unplug your ears.

You came…..

clawed your way across crystal dale

battered through wicked gale

survived all that came you way

to ask advice of me.

We have become lost.

We equate happiness with money

with how many things we have

with how much it cost.

Our children are no longer children

becoming victims

aggressors

so young

where has the innocence gone?

Spearing sadness

tears gather

falling hard.

Shaking my head

lips pursed

to keep from shouting out.

There is no easy answer.

There is nothing I can say.

My only advice…..

be the gentle touch

lead by example

with marked kindness.

Maybe others will follow.

Most won’t.

But in this way 

there is still a small hope. 

©Sept. 7/19

Picture one of mine from

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