When did having enough
become having… too much?
Too much… to notice
the unmet needs of others.
Too much… to stop considering
all persons sisters and brothers?
Too much…to vote in elections
and engage in democracy’s protection?
Too much…to pay close attention to news
and recognize propaganda as our muse?
Too much…to keep our eyes open wide
to the manipulation of our grievous pride?
Too much…to fight for workers in unions
and buy American products in communion?
Too much…to protect all our children’s progress
from sexualization, gun threats and media stress?
When did having enough
become… too much
to pause and consider what the future means
instead of what meaning we hold in our future?
We did not arrive in this time and place
of utter ruination and near-total disgrace
simply because of one man and one political party.
We got here all on our own, so sorry.
We rugged individuals reach the top all alone.
We see and hear this truth in every tome and tone.
Overcoming all competition
without a need for contrition
that we forged ahead
without dread
of the kind of world we were creating;
only self-entertaining with no room for debating
that there might be a better way.
In stead we chose to play
video games and gambling on games.
We have no shame. We simply whine and complain.
Can we finally admit that it is time to quit?
When did having enough
becoming having…too much?
Our commander-in-chief
has never learned that lesson
His belief mirrors our own belief.
It is bringing this nation nothing but grief.
When did having enough
become having…too much?
annarino writes 