IT'S ONLY RIGHT
It's only right we should cheer ourselves up
when hearing of the death of innocents,
of those fresh from the womb,
and of those who have outstayed their welcome
through age; of those who were
in the way of someone's plans
through strife, moving objects,
gun or knife, it's only right.
It's only right we should feel guilty
though innocent ourselves, for who would not
rather be here than dragged off to uncertainty.
So let's raise a glass, or two or three or four,
as we cheer ourselves up a little bit more.
It could have been one of us after all,
it's only right.
raypool
Fri 18th Jan 2019 16:22
Hi David. I appreciate your experience in the field and how it has coloured your perspective; those that will listen may learn , but to what avail? Life threatening events can or should be life enhancing but who can say . My poem was a dig at the sofa psychologists and those who pretend depth of caring as if it was an ingredient in a selected meal.
I'm sure by now that the moderators have run out of moderating capacity too. We'll have to see whether poetry itself is on trial and found guilty through lack of discrimination.( Another word that has been hijacked). A mind that is discriminating makes true choices.
Hi Big Sal, Thanks for the glowing report!
Hi Jennifer; we are a curious lot aren't we, but learning is better. I expect there are many who would prefer to open their paper today to find carnage instead of someone walking.
Thanks all!
Rich, Jon, Anya and Becky thanks for the likes!