Feeling the Bern
Flames leap with each beat
up my throat
How can so many
hate
Progress
Defeat
Every step countered
They don’t wave me over in the lot
I’m not of their Lot
They smell the liberal sprinkling of salt
Imagine me burning
Imagine us flailing
What’s left when all that’s left is anger
and entertainment
My chest is one match from explosion
Apart
Together
Tired of the same
Begging for change
It shall come
From whom?
For whom?
The future is now
See the light
Feel the creeping cold
nuclear possibility
Who causes Armageddon?
Who brings Heaven?
You.
Me.
We.
Wary Wonderlust 
I worry for the future of America, and by extension the rest of the world. I really hope Trump doesn’t get in. A timely piece of writing. Thank you.
There is still a long road ahead, but I am literally sick thinking about the possibility.
Thank you.
In 1989 the Berlin Wall came down. This would have been significant for me at any time, but it was just after I left University: having grown up with “Mutual Assured Destruction” this wonderful Hope and increase of freedom grasped my heart. Bulgaria, which was the other side in the Cold War, is now in the European Union. We are better together, stronger, happier, safer, seeing potential friends not enemies. Remember the Hope.
I try. I’ll keep trying. ❤
M, I heard this first the other day and thought instantly of you. Was going to post it your FB, but since I’m here:
Just watched. Wonderful. I really enjoyed it. Put me in the mind of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’.
Does, doesn’t it.
Terrific, poignant, and timely poem.
Thank you. 🙂
You’re very welcome. Let’s hope to Jeebus tRump does not get in. Looks like he’ll get the Republican nomination, however. What a country we’ve made.
It’s still early, there’s hope. I wish the media wasn’t acting like he had it all wrapped up. I hate our primary elections. It is an national election, certain states shouldn’t get dibs. What makes it worse is that the first states are some of the least diverse. It’s maddening.
Very true. And, as terrible as he is, I think tRump is actual not as awful as Cruz. It’s a no win situation no matter which Republican gets the nod. Let’s just hope, no matter who it is, he does not get into the White House.
I honestly don’t know which one I think would be worse. Perhaps it would depend on advisers. Both of them scare me, but Cruz seems more dedicated to his positions whereas Trump seems committed to being a circus ringleader.
Trump just wants a POTUS credit on his resume. He’s, IMO, nothing more than a petulant spoiled brat who’s so used to getting his way he throws a tantrum whenever he doesn’t get it. Cruz, if allowed, would be happy to turn the US into the Christian version of ISIS. Like you said, they both scare me.
Superb poem and quite apropos. Bravo Madalyn! ❤
I mentioned this good article to John Z earlier, but not sure if I shared it with you? Maria Popova, a Bulgarian writer, blogger, and critic, puts together a critique of Donald Trump through Walt Whitman’s works. I love it and think you will too M…
https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/02/24/walt-whitman-democratic-vistas/
Thanks. 🙂
I do love Whitman and Brain Pickings, too!
You know what I think…💜💜💜
No worries my luv.