AMERICAN APATHY

 

16 years of disgrace, walking this pathetic road of shame

She lifts her head high, innocent and pure she was

But somethings never change, somethings can never leave

Haunting memories and violent scenes of robbed purity

 

Sorrow wreaks

People turn their heads

But not their cheeks

America's apathy still remains

 

A child, age of not even a score

Bullets rage through him in eyes of her

The woman who loved so and gave his birth

But lonely she is and betrayed she feels

To a god she kneels but prayers seem to be never answered

Pain and heartache never seem to be a stranger

But yet it seems that love is a voice that never speaks

 

Sorrow wreaks

People turn their heads

But not their cheeks

America's apathy still remains

 

A man who sits on his golden throne

Here he takes in dollar bills and tainted glory

And s***s corspes that have lived and died in misery

War for them is never an easy thing

But for him, oh such prosperity it brings

And those who can stop it all

Bow to him, rotting in their filthy avarice

Nothing can save those who are innocent

And are not meant to fight

Seems like nothing can

 

Sorrow wreaks

People turn their heads

But not their cheeks

Apathy still remains

 

I guess as they say

Let the words of truth speak

"Long live violence, long live lust, and long live greed"

Cause it seems

That nothing will ever cast it away

As long as we keep our apathy

Turn our heads

 

Apathy still remains

Apathy still remains

Still remains

Painful apathy

Painful chains

Chains of truth

Chains of ignorance

It all still remains

The apathy

Reviews

[MarchAprilMayJuneJuly]

i loved this poem, and how you didn't lie, you told the truth.... but i hate how it IS a sad truth... some things may never change for for most people, it just keeps getting harder...

keep it real!

~may

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

How sad but true this is... in the current state of the world these things you describe go on so much that people just expect it so in their eyes there is nothing wrong... you make such strong valid points, humanity has been desensitized by itself. Bravo my friend for this truthful and powerful piece.

[V]

Ain't that the truth!!! It seems no matter how hard we try there are those that will never let the violence, lus or greed go. Therefore Apathy will always remain.

[Celtic Cat]

gah, I could cry at this piece right now. Not just because it's good writing, but because the state of affairs has me feeling hopeless and helpless. But, of course, that's just where they want me, isn't it? Perhaps it is time for a revolution. If this political machine doesn't stop, we'll all be dead. Excellent piece....from youth to death and everything in between. Good job.

[Ron B]

An excellent poem that graphically describes a significant problem. Keep in mind that the exceptions have no real forum, beyond pages likes these. Better days, and a decrease in apathy are coming.

[Berserker[Diktator Von ..]

i really enjoyed this piece..it holds alot of todays truths, which unfortunately is growing today...I am glad that you were able to capture it into your writing..you did a great job...=)

[satanic666]

Not much of a poetry reader but i liked it alot. it says alot about human action and behavior. i dont think well ever get rid of it.

[Legion]

A pinpoint precision in describing said apathy. You have captured a horrible truth of humanity for this does not only affect America but the world. Great and thoughtful write. I think the last stanza weakens the poem though. Perhaps a rewording or deleting of it altogether. Love the repetition of the one stanza throughout the piece to help hit the message home. Kudos to you.

[Lori]

You have a wonderful ear, and I love that you use it so well to highlight an atrocious societal problem. This is very good protest poetry, which you don't read very often in this "I" centered world. I love the refrain that "people turn their heads / but not their cheeks". It says so much about how we turn away from helping, but are consumed by revenge. Great job. I also wrote a poem about apathy, but it didn't have your sense of sound.