8 Billion Wards of the States

All 8 billion of us
have mental illness
some 
subtly 
so
others profound
its a matter of degree
of shade..

some reach out - adapt
become chefs-CEOS- presidents
others curl inward
cannibalize themselves
crapping out 
psychopaths  
creeping about
raking fangs along 
our plump peace cloud... 

We've emptied asylums
population at critical mass
somebodies gonna crack
lay twisted neck upon the tracks
derailing society
plucking lives
off the vine
before 
they're
ripe

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 3/24/2021 9:21:00 AM
Such a sad piece of writing, Anthony, but so true, I am afraid. At my age, I'll probably not be around to witness the results of this bedlam, but I sorry for my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildrens' sakes. Good writing!
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