WHERE ARE WE

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 When the truth doesn’t matter
 Where are we?
  
 When those in trouble are left alone
 Who are we?
  
 When we stop our dreaming
 What are our expectations? 
  
 When we cannot face up to expectancies?
 Who have we become?
  
 We thunder with depression
 Will lightning bring us hope?
  
 So easy to walk away
 Leave the mess to others
  
 Who will be the brave amongst us?
 Is courage always enough?
  
 How about a dance in the sun
 What by this will actually be won?
  
 When we await the comfort of night
 Will that be enough to stem our fright?
  
 Is reality, though cold, the answer sought?
 Dreamland is peaceful, we have been taught
  
 But where do we go with dreams
 Nothing is really as it seems
  
 We must confront; seek the truth
 What would be left?  To pick what fruit?
  
 It is best to step back within ourselves
 What is available on our shelves?
  
 Turn around and share the fare
 Then you know just where you are
  
 Stanski
 September 22, 2019 ^