In Our World

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What is it about us and our kind Quietly sitting there Not calling out the bullies The liars the cheats the fake Taking it passively from that Whole class of degenerates We’re just interested in being happy In our little world of art and whimsy We don’t have it in us to push back Be it thick-skinned politeness or Delusional optimism on our part Is it anything less than our way Of nodding sheepishly heads in approval Not daring to retaliate and take a stand For fear of speaking out of turn Is it just our way of perpetuating The bloodline of victims Of pushovers and doormats For fear of getting involved Wallflowers not wanting to stir the pot We want to carry on in fantasyland Where lighthearted our type treads Believing life can and should be fair With everyone wanting to live in harmony In our little world everyone gets along AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Posted on March 7, 2019

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Rhona Mcferran

Date: 3/8/2019 7:31:00 PM

I can sympathize greatly with this- so I doubt that last line is fully the reason! The Southern part of the US has a culture of condoning things, too... It was hard for me to break out of that habit, but the cost is simply too high when people are being hurt! Great poem, Line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/8/2019 9:04:00 PM

Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Rhona.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/8/2019 6:06:00 AM

Line, you sound totally irritated today, and this is a compliment. I am wondering what is going on in Canada, knowing you are doing your part to "call out" the bullies, liars and cheats. Bravo Line! Bravo indeed!

Line Gauthier
Date: 3/8/2019 9:00:00 AM

Thanks for your ever supporting and caring comments, Caren.