Life As We Know It

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 08 Oct 2017
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8 comments
 

No denying that we live in interesting times
with global unrest and with nuclear threats;
with armed nutcases committing gun crimes
that result very often in innumerable deaths.

It is astonishing that some people still cope
to remain sane and get on with their life,
while for others a sanctuary is the only hope
to survive as they flee oppression and strife.

We’ve had many tyrants removed and killed
by people claiming to be true democrats.
While by their demise everyone was thrilled
they were soon replaced by new autocrats.

We suffered hurricanes and a tropical storm
that caused suffering and a lot of mayhem.
The unpredictable weather is now the norm
and it is global warming that many condemn.

There are heads of state who actually litter
the nation with short and inane information
via social media like Facebook and Twitter
which critics consider to be an aberration.

We must then conclude that life isn’t dull
and there are things that could be worse
but we would have to be out of our skull
to say that our existence is really a curse.

© Luigi Pagano 2017  

 

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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

A very good response to the IP Luigi

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thank you.

Luigi x
 

 

Submitted by airyfairy on

When I look around at what some people are suffering, it is exactly as you say - how do some of them retain any degree of sanity?  Really enjoyed reading this.

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks very much for your comment, Jane. Much appreciated.

Luigi x

 

Submitted by hudsonmoon on

I had to start avoiding social media. It was making me mental, Luigi. People need to start listening to own gut instincts instead of following mob. Really enjoyed your take on all the insanity going on around us. Cheers.

Rich

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

I understand your frustration and sympathise, Rich. More and more, each day, we are told how to think not only by the social media but by the media in general. Common sense seems to have gone out of the window.
Let's hope for a return to sanity and normality.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Ed Crane on

in six very neat nutshells. 

Like Rich I worry about some of this madness rubbing off on me. 

(I think a little bit did over the weekend) devil

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Nutshell. That is a good definition, Keith; there is very little that can be fitted into one and I can only give a summary of events with six short stanzas. Hopefully the message gets across.
I don't kid myself that my words will be heard by those in their ivory towers who seem to have our destiny in our hands but a rant might relieve tension and frustration.
Let's keep our fingers crossed that the situation doesn't degenerate into an Armageddon. That would be the real madness.
What else can I say? Keep calm and think positively.

Best, Luigi