The News at Ten
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The television brings the world into our living rooms. But does it bring the world into our hearts?
The clock strikes ten
It’s time to turn
Into the wider world to learn
What dangers, blood and tears of men
Have through this day been shed -
And then, informed, to go to bed.
We sip a drink
And watch men cry
For women raped and babes who die.
Our day is done, too tired to think
Or rage about another’s fate -
Turn out the light, it’s getting late.
No peace in sleep
For those who dream
Of sights young eyes should not have seen,
And haunted faces vigil keep
For innocence has gone -
But we, untroubled, slumber on.
4 Comments
Very well written.
A clue to the puzzle of our flaws.
Grant
Nice poem. But don’t we all have a bit of a morbid curiosity? Why else would anyone watch the news? Good job.
I loved the poem Terri especially the unusual format. Your work was recommended to me by B C Doan who loves your work. I would like to add you to my friends if that is alright with you.
The tragic state of the world can be very difficult to watch. I try my best, as a result, to focus on the positive so that I can make changes to help lift people up and away from such things. Your poem is strong and beautiful.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.