Pop art and weasels,

the buildings have the measles.

2025 will go down in history as a straight jacket, reclaimed.

I could behave, but I’d have to give my rights away.

Truth comes to me in waves

like wrinkles on a newborn puppy,

I face each day a guppy:

spots and speckles on display.

Set the dial back to a time when folks like me slept in a cage,

between ice baths, we were tortured ’til our bodies passed away.

Generally peaceful,

when did I wave a flag,

cast a shadow,

label blame?

Nip at the alpha, stand up, or complain?

When our differences started being labeled deranged.


9 responses to “Generally Peaceful”

  1. Wonderful ♥️

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    1. Thank you, Caleb.

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  2. 2025 definitely needs a straight jacket.

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    1. And that says a lot compared to the insanity of 2020.

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      1. Yes, it does. No “normal” in sight either, I’m afraid.

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    2. Well, I’d agree it needs a muzzle. The straight jacket seems cruel given the year’s infancy.

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      1. Lol.

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  3. You speak truths in the most poetic of ways.

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    1. Thank you for these kind words, Nicole. I’m truly glad to have found the courage to speak about such things.

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