Absolutely true! Just when: Absolutely true! Just when we see some progress, we're back in a prehistoric hellscape of hate and ignorance. How I wish I could argue with your assessment that our "symbols mean/ the statue/ of servitude", but I can't.
"By the time you
figure what piece
you are in the game
game over or game
change or time served
means end game."
Those superb lines hit the mark with heartbreaking precision. Reality hurts but this needs to be said. You did it well.
For some reason this reminds: For some reason this reminds me of the Grand Canyon and other such places. It is a blessing to those who perceive it and for those who only see stone, places such as these are quite deadly for the unmindful travellers. Pardon if I went off topic. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your: Thank you so much for your brilliant expression and your understanding of my vision. Coming from such a gifted and insightful poet, it means so much.
I accidentally posted my: I accidentally posted my response to your wonderful feedback above instead of using "reply". Didn't want you to think this went unappreciated.
Very hopeful and purposeful.: Very hopeful and purposeful. There is a surety of knowing even when it hasn't itself been presented yet. Thanks for sharing.
realistically surreal.: realistically surreal. Everything seems to be filtered and made sense of in our thoughts, what we know, what we don't, and the things that we are on the fence about. I like the title as it suggests; remember driving an old van once and its gears slipped between 2nd and 3rd, it was a sweaty task to get it to navigate the busy streets doing deliveries. Nowadays, automatics are the choice transmission.
story of my life. How strange: story of my life. How strange that what we grew up knowing is no longer or changing. Such instability is not good for people and nation.