Then and Now
When did we lose days when truth was high,
when friend was a friend, years unending;
Government could look us in the eye.
Before hurling insults was trending,
seems like it was many years ago.
when we hid words that were offending.
The drug scene was pending; we didn't know
Facebook was, thankfully, then unseen
Heros in space was our nightly show
Today's world has dissolved into mean,
self-satisfaction its new refrain.
Perhaps science found hidden hate gene?
Prolific drugs causing pain and gain.
Streets are the beds where homeless lie.
Children, babies in obvious pain.
Some walk by not hearing silent cry
Who'll save us all from upheaval street?
Mother Earth shudders and time grinds by.
Our song became a discordant beat.
How will it end? At best bittersweet.
December 29, 2022
for Now and Then Poetry Contest
by Unseeking Seeker
Copyright © Ann Peck | Year Posted 2022
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