Regenerate

We are in desperate need of help, 
so many have lost their way.
Their grasp on reality, 
is quickly going away.

There are those in our midst, 
that just keep fanning the flames.
There are far too many people,
thinking someone else is to blame.

Paranoia and delusion, 
occupy most of our thoughts.
We need to focus on the facts, 
not the conspiracy plots.

Perception is reality, 
we fear what we create.
It’s time to hit pause, 
step back and regenerate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Proxenos Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 8:28 AM
Our Planet is in danger. many will lose it completely,not even taking into account Covid. They are hanging on desperately. Thank goodness for Poetry Soup, it keeps our minds in fantasy land, research and alert, and lucky for Elias and I we also have Proto Personnel Consultants which is very demanding. But we all have our bad days - mine was yesterday. I am enjoying your poetry Mark, so descriptive of how our lives are. What the hell happened to Planet Earth? Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Koplin Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 11:55 AM
It turned crazy fast didn’t it. Thank you so much Jennifer!
Wolf Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 3:56 PM
Time to take it all with a grain of salt, and focus on the real threats -- from Xi, Putin, and the Mullahs of Iran!! ~ Gershon
Koplin Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 2:19 AM
A grain of salt indeed. Thanks Gershon!
Allison Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 3:44 PM
So much conflict in the world and in our lives we can lose track of reality, well penned Mark:-) hugs jan xx
Koplin Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 2:19 AM
Thanks Jan, and thank you for sticking up for me with Rob Levasseur's rude comment.
Logan Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 2:58 PM
I appreciate your lines and those who fan the flame under the soup are instigating trouble.
Koplin Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 2:17 AM
Thanks for having my back down there. This guy is a bit out there.
Poetry Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 2:50 PM
We all need to take what is presented to us and make the best of the situation.
Koplin Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 2:16 AM
Indeed, Thanks for stopping by TS!
Woodrow Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 9:41 AM
good one! I esp. like the ending because we do need to work on regeneration and not allow fear to have us all crumble into a bunch of degenerates! :)
Koplin Avatar
January 10, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Thanks Susan, people all around us are losing their minds. I lost my mind yeas ago, I'm at peace with that. This election madness needs to stop!
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