"Jaded", a Poem by Debra Ayis
Jaded by Debra Ayis I am Jaded, The pretense, treachery, Deception and lies Dark unyielding hearts controlled by hate I am hardened The wars, the conflict Dead bodies pile up, no one is counting Claiming ‘my loss is greater than yours’ And ‘my life is more important than the other’ I am immune To kindness, love Despair calls and beckons Self – reigns supreme National interest, perhaps a close second. I have acknowledged Your written word is true The words come to pass. Wars a