Chaos Rules

As our world descends into anarchy, a little something to remember...

Police cars torched in riots,

Poisoned food in the stores,

Jet planes crashed by pilots,

Serial killers slaying w****s.

Children slaughtered in their schools,

Gang warfare in our streets,

Nations run by fools,

No cops left on the beat.

Constant war in the Middle East,

Streets blocked by barricades,

Peoples starving while warlords feast,

Living large on foreign aid.

Drug dealers killing cops,

Drug lords buying banks,

Cheap clothing made in sweat shops,

Inner cities patrolled by tanks.

As our buildings burn to embers,

And chaos takes its turn,

We all need to remember,

Some folk just like to watch things burn.

© 2018 The Iron Horseman

Author's Note

A depressing thought maybe, but all too true!

Reviews

[Onlyme]

Wow. You really are nitty and gritty, Flash frontline news. You speak the truth.. Loud and out theirs. I like that a whole lot. no bullshit. Just facts. Dramatic, dark, scary. And real to live as you can get. Without even having to leave your front door.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Dee. I'm glad you liked it.

[Onlyme]

My pleasure and thank you for making us all think!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

hi there judging the competition belatedy today, thanks for your understanding, good luck

[The Iron Horseman]

You're welcome. Have fun reading the entries.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

hey still think this is fantastic i read again for another of my comps, good luck!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Julie. This is a first for me - I have never had the same person review the same poem twice before! I feel very flattered.

[angel]

I, too, mourn the passing of NORMALCY. It saddens me that my grandchildren cannot live the sort of childhood I enjoyed in the Nifty Fifties.
Not a pretty subject, but well handled!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Angel. To quote an old song - 'The trouble with normal is, it always gets worse.'

[Zoya]

Damn, the harsh reality. I wonder when will we actually learn to do humane things.

Oh yes, ashes give them pleasure. Can't agree more with the ending.
Thanks for sharing!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Zoe. Unfortunately I think the answer to your question is 'Never'!

[Zoya]

I think so, too!
You're most welcome.

[Paul Bell]

True fact. Some people just like fire.
We're definitely living in an angry world now, though that could be me watching the football.

[The Iron Horseman]

Ah, a soccer hooligan, eh? :)
Yes, the world seems to get angrier with every passing year. Sad, innit?

[Einstein Noodle]

your author's note is spot on as your poem is...sometimes a ice cold slap in the face is the best medicine eh!? all true ... we can stop it ... we do have power over chaos ... we all know how .. we just think winning elections is more important than doing it ... support law enforcement, civil rights (God given says our Bill of Rights and Constitution) education, businesses ... support the family and life ... be accountable etc. etc ... but the weakness of our Capitalist system is greed ... seems no one is immune to it :(((( great stuff sir! your poem has shaken me out of me little dream world
E.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Noodle Soup. I agree with your sentiments completely. But keep your little dream world intact; it is important to have somewhere nice to escape to!

[Einstein Noodle]

you know ....i am blessed beyond my dreams in my retirement ... a forest of cedar, pines and oaks surrounds me ... in full bloom i can not see the cabins in the hood ... not rich by any means .. but dreams do come true my friend ... God bless!

[The Iron Horseman]

I know what you mean. I live amongst hemlocks, birches and pines beside a beautiful lake, so I understand your love of your environment very well, my friend. Bon chance!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

wow this is great
thanks so much for entering this into my competition
goodluck
love it

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Julie. My pleasure entirely.

[barleygirl]

I could kiss you for this. That last line is what it's all about (even tho your many examples are well-chosen & well-expressed). So many ranting commentaries neglect to realize the crazymakers just wanna troll us. I've stayed away from political commentary becuz I don't want to feed the monster our solicited outrage, but your poem is truly an exception to the current deafening noise. Your message sums everything up with delicious honesty clothed in sardonic tone (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[The Iron Horseman]

Wow! Thank you, Margie. Your reviews are always a work of art in themselves. And you are absolutely right - the last line is what it is all about. It's a sad commentary on our society, but unfortunately, in my opinion, so very true.

[Lyn Anderson]

Amazing write. Very impressive. Gets the point across.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks,Lyn.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

The truth is often hard to look at, but you've made it riveting with this piece.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Travis. It's good to hear from you again. Enjoying your summer?

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

As much as I can.. summers have been a bit difficult to enjoy in recent years. I'm trying to keep my head in a notebook, its progress for me.

How about yourself, brother?

[The Iron Horseman]

Sorry to hear things have been difficult, my friend.
Temperatures have been far too high for me, can't take the heat, but apart from that, yes, my summer has been good. Just waiting for things to cool down now!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

I understand... luckily, cooler days are waiting in the wings.

[The Iron Horseman]

Yes, we'll be complaining about the snow soon enough!

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Precisely. Lol