Unfavorable Winds

Fabled America is slipping away, 
surely you’ve felt it, like wind knocking 
a weather vane in another direction.
At some unnoticed moment
we decided to ignore realities
as a man intent on drowning himself
plows heedlessly through the waves.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Sambourne Avatar
October 11, 2021 at 7:11 PM
Another thought inducing read with strong images. Your poetic gifts are nicely wrapped. I hope university brings you self fulfillment + more. Best wishes, Brian
Leffanta Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 11:22 AM
Did your mum write to you about Trump 's 2024 Election Rally in Georgia?
Vionet Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM
No! When was THAT?
Krutsinger Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 8:21 AM
I am seeing more and more of this "like a man intent on drowning himself plows headlessly through the waves."
Vionet Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:00 PM
Ahh.. too bad, I was hoping Drake would use it in a song - oh well
Alex Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 4:19 AM
Well, I do not know much about the political situations in America. Ours is, indeed, bad in India. I like your Beautiful metaphor and imagery.
Vionet Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Thank you!
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