POET
WELCOME!
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the work to be done
so many things to save
the planet
the Republic
plant life animal life
all lives threatened by a virus
the sun the moon the stars
bear witness to dreams
left simmering on the stove
too long ago to be remembered
but not quite forgotten
in the rushing river of distraction
deflection and insurrection
charred remains of promises
tossed out the back door
where smoke dissipates
along with the intention
to map an escape route ...