The sky is filled with smoke.
It screens what must remain unseen,
composed of tiny particles of ash
from truth burned into trash.
It spreads on currents of hot air
spewed by media quoting politicians
and those wealthy with despair.
Their heated breath fills the air.
Unhealthy fears create their positions
and policies meant to light the flames
which destroys forests, hills, and plains.
No truth is left to see.
Yet, still, truth chokes us mercilessly.
All that is left as we try to breathe free
are signs of drought and a dying democracy.
Like the phoenix, in truth we will rise
through destructive smoke-filled skies,
weeping tears which douse the flames.
While our nations may not seem the same,
They will be stronger, better, truer.
Their lies will be fewer.
We shall know the truth and it shall set us free.
That is the true heart of democracy.
annarino writes 