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What a Wonderful World

Blink if the title drew your eyes in See, the breadth of our human functionality Sparks interest Curiosity Thankfully, no evil kitty cats were killed because of it. But, humanity continues its descent. We live in a world of blasphemous sacrifices Judgmental stares And vicarious living A world where identities are being kidnapped Assaulted By ill-defined pronouns and verbs from Blogger’s egotistical delight Yet, we crave to be free & think for ourselves. We used to live in a world where “boys” never expressed their emotions Yet, today, they are criticized for mansplaining But, beg us to be a dictator in the sheets Oh, the lust of hypocrisy’s tongue knows No bounds Pre-emptive screams, the only “logical” sound As critical loudmouths burn off pounds Of social media dislikes While they stare at their obese internal sadness … We live in a world Where love is defined by what humanity’s online profile Shows on their Relationship Status Not the private memories Not the personal moments The less we share online, the less we care offline! Everybody wants to know about everybody else In order to forget about themselves Insecurities abound, Another red herring in their chilled soup They dance with spoonfuls of illegitimate intimacy Spinning their self-declarations round robin But, refuse to dip into change We used to live in a world Where it was a penny for their thoughts Now it costs a life when the mind is spoken So, I think to myself… ©D.J.E.

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 4/16/2018 8:20:00 PM

Unfortunately so true of the world we live in today. Well penned!

Poet Tacito
Date: 4/17/2018 9:31:00 AM

Yes, very much so. I don't like what's happening and the embarrassment that is my country creates a greater urge to get the F out of here. Thank you, Juliet.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/12/2018 4:06:00 PM

I am very intrigued by a lot of your lines here. "While they stare at their obese internal sadness" wow. Have nothing to say there. Brilliant, Drake. The notion of "Vicarious living" is profound as well. Keeping it real as you do! Amazing work, and adding to my list of favs. Always, Laura

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/12/2018 7:21:00 PM

Yes, as real as I can. In some cases of my life, being this real came too late, at a massive price. Needless to say, I keep pushing on and continue to pray for brighter days. It's wonderful to read your uplifting insights. Thank you so much, Laura.

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/12/2018 4:05:00 PM

When I click onto your page and read a poem of yours, I am truly always in awe. You speak the truth about what you see, but you write it in such a unique yet tangible way. The last lines among many hold so much truth and power. The world is unpredictable and ofteb dangerous for those who dare to speak their true thoughts. "Everybody wants to know about everybody else/In order to forget about themselves" that's a deep, perceptive thought..pretty much hits the nail on the head.

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/12/2018 7:20:00 PM

It has been a long time since we last talked, I am happy to see a response from you again. I hope you've been doing good! I miss your critiques so much. They've always strengthened me in a way very few ever do.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 3/7/2018 10:07:00 AM

I'm faving this beauty. It's so true. You gave these thoughts about life these days LIFE with this write. I'm glad you weren't just thinking to yourself about it. ;) Dictators in the sheets, eh? Women...can be so demanding. Hugs. ;)

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/7/2018 10:08:00 AM

Ehhhh, yeah. They can. lol Thank you so much, Eileen! HUGE HUGS!

Maria Williams

Date: 3/6/2018 8:22:00 PM

A very deep and profound write Drake showing how old values have disappeared and people are conditioned into the new cyber dictatorial age where lies are believed and people's rights are diluted. Well written. Thanks for putting out the thought. It only takes a single snowflake to start an avalanche..Maria

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/7/2018 10:07:00 AM

Damn right it does, Maria. So well said! Thank you very kindly for coming on by! :)

Silent One

Date: 3/6/2018 3:20:00 PM

So very very true, it is a sign of the times sadly.... I was thinking about doing a contest called sign of the times and have written a poem about it (not posted), your poem would have been perfect for the contest... True words my friend, true words.. sadly ignored by those in power..

Poet Tacito
Date: 3/7/2018 10:04:00 AM

Spot on, SO. Thank you so much for stopping by here! Maybe if you do the contest, I can write up something new. :)