Went to the supermarket
and you can't even turn around
without bumping into some body...
Fuken people!
they're everywhere
and the source of all our grief.
Cuz if it were just you and me
there'd be no worry about the economy
we'd barter straight up
one to one
no need for tariffs
as we'd know each other better
than anyone else in the world and
trust that we weren't trying
to screw each other over.
If it were just you and me
the skies would be clear
and the oceans would be clean
and the oceans would be clean
and all the methane gas that goes into the
atmosphere from all the cows and everyone
else farting up a storm wouldn't exist
we'd eat from nature's bounty
brimming on the trees and the vines.
And the murder rate would be way down
no assault weapons
cuz nobody to assault
I could bonk you over the head
with my club if you got really out of line
but you'd be okay.
No white supremacists cuz
having originated from
somewhere over there in Africa
you and I would be
brown as berries
(and just as juicy I might add).
Don't dismiss these words out of hand cuz
all the world's major problems
can be traced back to too many
fuken people
but there's nothing to be done about it now
'cept try to be civil
and don't turn around abruptly in the market
and bump into some old lady
who'll give you the nastiest look
like she thinks you shouldn't even exist.
This is my new favorite from you! So much truth in these lines: "If it were just you and me the skies would be clear and the oceans would be clean," sigh... if only!💖💖
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sanaa! And I thought nobody would like it.
DeleteDelightfully said – but not so delightful a truth. I agree with you: over-population is one of the major causes of our present problems.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rosemary. It's such a simple truth, but one we are unfortunately stuck with. Everybody running around yelling at each other over gun control--how about some POPULATION CONTROL? LOL
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ReplyDeleteIt's the new improved world! And just like that "new improved cereal" it's the same as the old unimproved cereal. :)
DeleteYou always make me smile, Tim. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sherry! When your vote comes in, I know I've made it over the top!
DeleteTim!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this poem, just love it. Such a wry and truthy way to address some of the hideousness that surrounds us, and that I find very difficult to figure out how to talk about in poems. You've done it, and it's accessible and just perfect.
Also hello! xo
Such high praise(because it comes from you!) I will humbly accept it. With something like this I just get on a roll and then it all comes out Kerouac style. And then I say, "Thanks, Jack!" Hope you are doing well and things are groovy!
Deletea triumvirate
ReplyDeletewill be forever civil
if one is not there
If two... are not there?
DeleteI love that...and I think it's the latter. Great to hear from you!
DeleteYup... there is always all those others that mess up the world... two is just about the biggest crowd I can muster some days.
ReplyDeleteMe too...as long as you are well behaved--lol
DeleteCharmingly and rather originally done I think - I certainly enjoyed reading this - Thankyou...
ReplyDeleteThanks. Much appreciated!
DeleteSomehow I think the last bit is what inspired the rest of the poem. Not sure if you are a movie watcher, but your dream came true in, "I Think We're Alone Now" which is a great independent 2018 film with Peter Dinklage and Elle Fanning.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct...that is exactly what inspired it, though it's a position I have held about overpopulation for a long time. Haven't seen that film. I'll check it out on Netflix!
DeleteNice lines: "I could bonk you over the head
ReplyDeletewith my club if you got really out of line"
It used to be the caveman way, at least according to the cartoons, and seemed quite effective :)
DeleteOver population is a real world problem. Especially in cities.
ReplyDeleteIt's all due to people having sex. Nature, of course, needed to ensure the survival of the species, but overdid it. Bigly.
DeleteWitty look and a real problem T!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Somebody finally mentioned population control--it was Bernie Sanders. He's getting crucified for it.
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