
This is a bad-tempered poem. In the face of astounding stupidity, we cannot always be sweetness and light. Sometimes we just have to refuse. Even though refusal means oblivion.
I am no longer willing To keep trying to convince you. I have lost that spark of inspiration That flame of courage: Burn, if you want to. I am no longer able To counter the flood of misinformation The rising tide of lies: Drown, if you want to. I can no longer conjure The magic of unfolding bud The dip of swallow over rippled stream To help you find your place In the miracle of life. Your business is not mine. Choose oblivion, if you prefer: I am no longer.