The Way It Is

A sick and sad society                           

bears deep, not-good-enough scars                  

running the Kardashian treadmill ~            

that’s just the way we are

 

While million-dollar-paycheck grins        

report the fluff and tragedies                      

time, a monster to be feared ~                 

that’s just the way it seems to be

 

Time wasted on petty comparisons              

keeping track of “hers” and “his”            

but none escape the final step ~              

that’s always been the way it is.

 

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

really enjoy the folksy language and wisdom .. i can hear it coming from my Great Grandmother down the ages to me ... not that you are aged my dear ;) i miss you ...but glad i found this one which i hadn't read ... nicely packaged ...closing is sobering and well worth considering in our daily doings .. love and joy Rita!
E.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Society has become to materialistic and humanity has become selfish, for the most part… we fixate on things that do not matter and neglect the things that should matter.

[Rita L. Sev]

Absolutely true. It's quite frustrating... Thanks for reading, Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are very welcome Rita.

[deleted]

Nice poem and very true indeed!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Ash!

[Troy Henson]

Sick and sad society....here here!

Its about time the world woke and read this piece daily for breakfast Rita.

Troy

[Rita L. Sev]

So many would spit out the bitter truth... Thanks, Troy!

[Beccy]

I would far rather spend an extra precious hour with my son than be 'famous for being famous.'

How vacuous it has all become, and as you so succinctly point out, none escape the final step.

Beccy.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Beccy!

[Lyn Anderson]

True enough. I found myself wondering the fascination just today, actually. Why the heck do we care?

[Rita L. Sev]

I guess because we are told that we have to... what a world... Thanks for reading, KL!

[Clockwork]

Your line about "running the Kardashian treadmill" really stuck with me. That line really drives home the idea that our society has created an endless conveyor belt of comparisons. As you so astutely point out, many are made to feel as if they are a step behind. I feel as though social media has sped up the setting on the treadmill as well.

The fourth line in your third stanza brings us back to a place of social equality, the point we all step off the exercise machine, and into the room next door.

I agree with TL about the bite and the tone of this piece. While its different from your normal style, you bring the same craftsmanship and attention to detail to the gym, giving your reader a workout in the process.

[Rita L. Sev]

Christian, thank you so much for this thoughtful review. While I generally like to keep things light, there are some realities that gnaw at me, and they come out like this... And yes, that room next door - the great equalizer indeed...

[Will Neill]

Rita, I'm sorry it took me a whole year to reply to your very kind comments, but I enjoyed reading this very much. And I agree wholely we should not aspire to be like others.
Will

[Rita L. Sev]

No worries, Will! Thanks for the read and comments! :)

[TL Boehm]

this is a more serious one from you. Carries a good bite. Time wasted on petty comparisons. True words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Sometimes I have to go the more serious route... It doesn't last long, though... :) Thanks, Tammy!

[Pryde Foltz]

Time wasted on petty comparisons
keeping track of “hers” and “his”
but none escape the final step ~
that’s always been the way it is.

The media would have us see a way that is that keeps us lulled between inanity and fear … time we mae things a little more than what is … write one, you wonderful pen.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep... Lulled into a numb state... Thanks, Pryde