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.