Trust In Those Who Know
Too many know
what they don't know
certain of it –
have faith in others
knowing even less
but think they know
more –
a bunch don't care to know
not wishing to do any
of the heavy lifting
too much wasted brain work
if some know already
who say they know –
Putin says he knows
so Russian soldiers
murder and rape –
Xi knows
so the Uyghurs must go
tortured
organs harvested
from the living –
Joe knows
so his son is made rich
dealing with Xi and Putin
who know –
trust in those who know
for what do we know –
young boys worshiped priests
and now know
years of therapy and shame –
crack addicts trust
who know the best stuff
their blood and bones
disintegrating beneath
poisoned
starved
shriveling flesh –
therefore what do I
almost know
besides not trusting
those who trust
in those who know
what we don't really know –
those on US Southern border know
victims of crime in defenseless cities
know –
or do they
I would like to know
someone please tell me
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