State of the Nation

STATE OF THE NATION

 

Under coats of resentment

Dissatisfaction is well worn

Behind burrowed brows

Smiles dying to be born.

 

Stiff upper lips quiver

But told they cannot break

In a propped up Prozac nation

Zombies roam half awake.

 

As heads fill with trivia

And titillating distractions

Real feelings smothered

Before they're lost in action.

 

Hearts are buried deep

In treasured chests they lay

Where love is hibernating

Fear comes out to play.

 

Vulnerability wrapped up tight

In angry armoured coats

Even with heavy baggage

On seeds of hope we float.

 

© D.Hinson

 

Reviews

[jay geenen]

I like it, the jay man from canada

[Freder Fredersen (aka G..]

"Vulnerability wrapped up tight
In angry armoured coats
Even with heavy baggage
On seeds of hope we float."

Amen! Very true. YOU are an excellent poet my friend. I always enjoy!
OI!OI!

Cheers!
GM