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Why Can't We Be Weightless
Why does the weight of life
Pull down tightly
So tightly
Cut off the circulation
Like a knife
It makes us drag our knuckles
But smile nonetheless
It makes us pretend everything
Is lace and ruffles
Like we know what’s best
When we’re just drowning
Under the weight
Of our bright orange vest
The life preserver
We were given
When all we wanted
Was rest
Pull down tightly
So tightly
Cut off the circulation
Like a knife
It makes us drag our knuckles
But smile nonetheless
It makes us pretend everything
Is lace and ruffles
Like we know what’s best
When we’re just drowning
Under the weight
Of our bright orange vest
The life preserver
We were given
When all we wanted
Was rest
Published 31st Mar 2022
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31st Mar 2022 1:49am
Not sure I can answer that but I know plenty a politician who'll give you heaps of bullshit, saying things like, 'We're doing all we can to make it better.' Scary, I know!
31st Mar 2022 5:51am
I deeply appreciate the poetic questioning and ideas broached within your piece. Poignant and palpable.
Thought provoking, ink.
Nicely poeted
🌹 - B
Thought provoking, ink.
Nicely poeted
🌹 - B
