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It Only Takes One Finger

Hamas, Palestine, Israel, Syria, Russia, Ukraine. China, Taiwan, North Korea, it’s becoming too insane. Old man Biden or old man Trump, might be another squeaker. It seems like hate keeps getting strong, while peace keeps getting weaker. Homophobia, transphobia, gender inequality. Abortions verses right to life, who knows which way it should be. Food’s infected, truth gets rejected, climate control is a mess. Debt ceiling, congress is reeling, each side wants their pound of flesh. Liberal or conservative, too far left or too far right. All this government corruption, still no answer is in sight. Disinformation’s the new truth, can’t trust anything we’re told. Pay is too low, healthcare’s too high, we’re buckling under the load. Water crisis, wildfires raging, poverty is the new norm, Money is gone but guns live on, revolution is the storm. There’s a fool on the left of me, a liar stands on my right. Seems congress can’t say good morning, without starting a fist fight. Everyone is rattling their swords, nuclear war’s around the bend. Just one finger on the button, might bring it all to an end. Some are crying a sad, sad song, some sing a happier tune. While the rubble falls on the poor, the rich fly off to the moon.

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Date: 4/25/2024 5:26:00 PM
your words are insightful and truthful in how they convey the insane and chaotic world of today. I never imagined in my wildest dreams I'd be witnessing such hate, short tempers, fear, and almost total lack of civility. Frighten. This verse spoke to me: Everyone is rattling their swords, nuclear war’s around the bend. Just one finger on the button, might bring it all to an end. How precarious and insecure our world is...alarming. Am faving. Enjoy your evening despite the shadows around us.
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Date: 4/25/2024 1:06:00 PM
wow! this is brilliant, jerry! you've covered it all and said it so well...
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Date: 4/25/2024 10:13:00 AM
Hello Jerry, your poem hit me hard. Endless conflicts, social fractures, economic woes – feels like the world's on a runaway train. Leaders bicker, truth gets buried, and the vulnerable suffer. It's easy to despair, but your ending chills me. One wrong move, one trigger-happy finger, and it's all over. We gotta find a way back from this brink, break the cycle of hate, and build something better. Great Poem! - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 4/25/2024 5:53:00 AM
Your last 2 lines speak a truth about humanity and inequity. The image is a sad, sad song beyond 'fixing'. Time for hope...Faith, hope, love abide.
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