Watching a Train Wreck in Slow Motion
The world’s weep-worthy
I’m weeping now
Most people I know
keep a stiff upper lip
or wring hands and suppress
visions of unhappy endings
where the house burns
with the children in it
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perfect capture of our moment
I’d say this is spot on, too. Horrifying ending.
Ugh unfortunately this is so right. Great poem Mike!
Sometimes (often?) a poem needs to get straight to the point and just say it.
wonderfully direct.
Wow! It’s just like you say.
Ain’t that the truth! You have the gift to capture a scene with few words.
Thank you veryone for the comments!
ugh, this is exactly how it feels. well done.