Emile Pinet Poet Lento

Time Is Running Out

Right and wrong are basic concepts, and like
night and day, it's clear what sets them apart.
Fight or flight warps my vision and clouds my
sight when I stop listening to my heart.

My world is changing so negatively;
I am scared of what tomorrow may bring.
Sky-high prices fuel inflation, while
sly grifters promote bitcoins, memes, and bling.

Folks are tethered to smartphones that act like
yokes around their necks, keeping them in line.
Hoax or not, climate change is happening;
oaks and elms are dying, replaced by pine.

Crime and anxiety are starting to
climb, and everyone's filled with dread and fear.
I'm afraid the world is primed for war, and
time is fast running out; that much seems clear.

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Darlene De Beaulieu April 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM Hello Emile, i am scared of what tomorrow will bring. too much is happening all at once. it is scary. My dear friend. i hope your easter was a good one. en joy your evening my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu April 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM Hello Emile, You are welcome my dear friend. We are both scared. Did you enjoy Easter? my dear friend enjoy your day my dear friend. /Darlene/ Emile Pinet April 22, 2025 at 8:18 AM Thanks, Darlene; I'm scared too. The world has once again embraced the far right political "nazism " and " fascism" ideology. I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Ink Empress April 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM Dear emile! How are you? I do miss seeing your name in sponsots of contests and also reading your poems! I hope life is treating you well amidst the craziness of the world and what we are witnessing today in so many parts, sadly! I love your poem as it is so sincere and soulful as always! Pleasure visiting your page Sending you light always Emile Pinet April 6, 2025 at 8:25 AM Thanks, Ink; the world has changed, and not in a good way. I am 76, and to tell you the truth, I am glad I won't be around much longer to witness this madness. I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Jan Allison March 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM Unfortunately these issues are global Emile, its scary how a couple of big mouths are calling the shots and everyone is suffering with the current economic climate and it certainly isn't making america great again - totally the opposite. I hate to see the news and see what the oranges orangutan is plotting next and fear for the folk of Greenland who are his latest target. so glad Canada is fighting back with its own tariffs, but where will it end:-) hugs Jan xx Emile Pinet March 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM Thanks, Jan; I never thought I'd live to see the world once again embrace the far right political "nazism " and " fascism" ideology. I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.

Lin Lane March 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM You 've made excellent points, Emile. It's a situation where everything and many people are in turmoil over so many issues. There's no longer something called 'the simple life.' Even standing by and watching affects everyone in one sad way or another. Greedy fools hold too much power. Emile Pinet March 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM Thanks, Lin; greed has seen the world once again embrace the far right political "nazism " and " fascism" ideology. I appreciate your comments, my friend. Emile.