Wrong

We have a problem when our knee-jerk response is to assume no one knows what they're talking about.

People are always wrong, not right

because everyone sees the world in black and white.

There’s no wriggle room

for those who speak too soon

and make a mistake.

We don’t have time to educate

just to correct

based on assumptions

we draw from wikipedia.

 

It’s all about that social media.

And I do it too.

If someone tweets it, it seems true

but  all it takes is an underscore

to throw someone’s life overboard.

 

It may be Machiavellian

but it’s our generation’s rebellion

against our parents, and against the world.

They may think they know what they’re talking about

but I know better -

I’ve seen Easy A

so, yeah, I understand the Scarlet Letter.

 

Drawing conclusions from air

because we can’t find where

to actually look.

Hundred thousand results on Google

but we haven’t got a clue as to

what half of them mean.

Reliable sources,

there are too many choices,

and if all else fails

it’s not my fault.

That’s what it comes down to -

I don’t know about you

but I don’t want that kind of responsibility

to report back on every single activity

that brought me here.

 

May be conceited, but it’s a fear

of being wrong.

If I’m supposed to fit

I can’t slip

and make a mistake.

‘Cause that’s all it would take

to end up ostracized.

 

One of the things we do these days is compartmentalize

and we don’t seem to realize

that people don’t fit in neat little boxes

of right and wrong.

It’s all about accuracy -

Who’s right? You or me?

 

What it boils down to

is the toil we put in to

understanding…

There isn’t much.

We are a generation that is out of touch

with each other.

Sure, we can text, like and tweet

but we can’t be bothered to meet

in the middle

or meet at all.

 

If somehow there are meetings

And we get to real conversation

there’s no opportunity for relation

because we get caught up on opinion.

Always no, never yes.

No consideration

for the question

just jump in

and tell them they’re wrong

 

It’s easiest to feel safe

if you’re in the know,

it’s all a matter of control

because if the world “can’t handle you”

then everyone in it is wrong, too.

Taking responsibility

simply can’t be a priority  

if your goal is to override authority

and prove you’re the best

as though life is some sort of test

at which you can win.

 

But don’t take my word on it

‘cause after all

I’m probably wrong.

Author's Note

First attempt at spoken word for an assignment. Thoughts?

Reviews

[Lively]

Good...

[kdpgrahi]

A good piece of poetry.