So it has finally come to this
As if we are now
in some kind of
Dickensian nightmare
I find any semblance
of descriptive talent
I might possess
to be wholly inadequate
That human beings
still behave this way
still allow their fellows
to suffer thus
boggles the soul
Is it any wonder
so many now have chosen
complete numbness
or resignation
I do all I can
show up and perhaps
make a small difference
in at least one or two lives
But often my sense is that
I’m only fooling myself
feeding the part of my ego
that needs to feel useful
My sweetheart and I occasionally speak
of distressing things like this
Of course we don’t have answers
Our best takeaway can only be
profound gratitude for our privileged lives
I love her so
——
Blessed…
m(___)m
