What in the World?A Poem by Jennie BaronA few thoughts I've been ruminating on lately that have come to the surface on today's somber anniversary.Cities transformed into war zones Like some third-world police state. People hating, mistrusting, Misunderstanding each other Based on class. Or race. Or religion. Elders mistreated and disrespected. Children going hungry and uneducated, Bundles of wasted potential.
Politicians promoting their puritanical notions. Telling others whom they can love and marry. Trying to keep women in “their place.” Petty partisan bickering So that nothing constructive gets done. Corruption.
Abroad, more of the conflicts that have been smoldering and flaring for centuries. Barbarism. Unspeakable atrocities in the name of country or God. Innocents in harm’s way. Those trying to spread the story Captured and murdered In the most gruesome, horrendous fashion imaginable. Corporations and governments Indifferent to the damage they do, Only caring about the bottom line. Again, corruption. Our problems are interconnected with the world’s.
Won’t it ever end? I wish there were more I could do. I can only throw words at it And hope and pray that enough people Come to their senses And work for transformation.
Yet each good and innocent soul Lost to the insanity of this world Is not forever lost. It is a light that will never be extinguished. It is now one of many stars in the heavens And their combined light will prevail. © 2014 Jennie BaronAuthor's Note
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33 Reviews Added on September 11, 2014 Last Updated on September 11, 2014 AuthorJennie BaronDallas, TXAboutMusic is a huge part of my life and an inspiration. My favorite bands include Train, Imagine Dragons, James, Matchbox Twenty, etc. And of course I still listen to all of those classic-rock songs tha.. more..Writing
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