Our past is fucked, today okay, the future dim
Tomorrows forecast is so dark and fucking grim
Last year was horrible, so bad from the start,
I fear next year will tear my fucking heart apart.
Today my entire world is so truly grand,
It seems as though I'm holding the perfect hand.
Soon the stocks will surely fucking fall,
Will that spell the end of security, family, and all?
They say time will tell and I know its true,
But the past paints such a dreadful hue.
If yesterday was good and tomorrow ain't,
Then just what kind of picture for today does that paint?
Currently we stand so righteous, proud, and tall,
Not knowing so soon like fools we'll fall.
So I ask myself where to go from here,
And feel a mixture of apathy, hope and fear.
You don't mean shit to me, why should I care?
Yet still the same future we all must share.
Rich or poor, wealthy or plain broke,
Money will soon be less than a joke.
With all our lives are being flushed down the drain,
Will we be able to exist so proud, independent and vain?
Or instead will we find a way to come together,
Unite as one, the horrific storm to weather?
Bullshit! Into an nihilistic state we shall devolve!
Our current dilemma never managing to solve.
Author notes
This poem was a first for me. My brother Jeremiah co-wrote this with me. The experience was different, very enjoyable, but quite different from being the sole author of a poem. If you care to check out any of his other work his AP name is jmiles.
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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seamless and a powerful message ya'll have penned...i can see a need for understanding, love and kindness within our world of mankind..being native American i feel your words deeply...man has lead man to his own ruin and destroyed his home with it...greed and hatred, power hunger and prejudice...
but there is still that but to be seen, there are still so many of us that do care, do try and give all we can to those in need, we honor mother earth with a deep respect and hold the hope within us it will change before its to late...
i do wish all could read your words
niaish for sharing them with me..
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This is amazing. So strong and true. I love how you can always use such harsh words and not mess up your poetry but instead show the emotion that much more. Its very well written for it to be both you and your brother to have done it together.. maybe you guys should write more. its very good.
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What a strong poem. The yo-yo of life through the years. Which will we dwell in now? Very good. Keeps you thinking of what to expect know from this world. Bravo!
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This was a powerful poem, which told how it feels to live in these uncertain times. You mixed a sense of hopelessness which so many of us feel with some optimism too. I really enjoyed reading this. You spoke for many of us.
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