Plague of Humanity

by TLC - Aquarius

I switch on the TV and what do I see?
Crimes, hatred, violence, and death
When did our society become to corrupt?

Have you ever noticed that every show has violence in it?
What makes it so entertaining?
When we see someone fighting our eyes are transfixed on the screen
Unable to look away
It’s a part of all of us
Whether disgusted or amused 
It’s a sight that even if you look away you always sneak a peak

I’ve watched the children’s [cartoon] shows
Even there I can see it
These images of racism and abomination that are stowed away in their undeveloped minds

How sick and diseased we have become?
Like a plague that attacks the soul 
We have become numb to the seriousness of it all
Violence today is so nonchalant that it doesn’t even phase us anymore
We hear and see it everyday
But who cares as long as it’s not happening to you
When in reality it affects us all

Take a look at the daily news
Then you’ll realize they shouldn’t call it “News”
Because it’s not very new 

Reason for writing:

    Just a thought    

Birth sign: Aquarius
Date created: 2001-07-04 23:49:03
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:44:37
Poem ID: 63713

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