caught a rise

We are embroiled

in a time of existential threats,

among which we find the current

POTUS who seems to enjoy

apocalyptic chaos that improves

his ratings.

 

 

 

caught a rise

 

 

Anger is a response to pain.

Sometimes that pain is about

deflecting shame of embarrassment.

Sometimes that pain is about

long festering wounds that never scab over,

maybe quiet for a time,

then that new wrong reminds you,

exhumes intensity.

Sometimes it's here and now

cutting, searing, concussing, contusing,

abusing, denying you as human, or

demanding tribute you can't afford.

Brandish that angry sword to express,

transmute what you can no longer

endure as pain.

 

 

 

Give up the concept of normal

-- a word without real world reference:

We live in a state of change.

 

 

 

There are no perfect leaders

(what would that even mean?)

but certainly some are concerned

with the needs of the people,

while others are paramountly

concerned with themselves.

 

 

Identity is made of memories,

fluid, not static

 

 

 

People need to be positively seen

to feel okay in a frightening world.

 

 

 

Anger can be a burden, but also

an inspiration to discover succor

and possible solutions to act toward,

to mitigate your pain.