JUST GOT REAL

Trivialities made cataclysmic,
I say with a smile
and those around me frown.
Today's late doctor, or missed coffee run
will mean nothing when
the shit comes down.

Hoisting your problems higher
than the love you could feel;
tomorrow you might look in the mirror
and realize, oh man,
shit just got real.

Watch the news
angered by an anchor's view
that isn't news relay.
Anger is rising
post a meme and miss out on  

the gorgeous vibrant day.

With birds singing,
dogs barking, 

all your sense array
Heaven is alive right here
on earth, but Facebook calls

TikTok has your attention today.

He says its the end 
and points the blame imposing fears on top of rage, not realizing their world of drama and fear becomes a daunting cage, without escape, it's why we turn to a caped crusader to save the day, caught up in the din of media's outstretched arm. 

Just push it away.

Creating giant problems over

love that's present and real;
tomorrow you might look in the mirror
and realize, oh man,
shit just got real.

Watch the news, 

angry it doesn't speak to you

take up arms and fear your neighbor

like you do.

Find a leader who will solve all woes

and realize he's one of you.

Attack the Capitol like he told you to do.

Trivialities are now cataclysmic,
I say in a darkening mood,
as those around me drown.
Today's lost job, or missed appointment
will mean nothing now that
the shit came down.

Hoisting your problems higher
there's only bitterness left
to feel;
today, you look in the mirror
and realize, oh man,
shit just got real.