Day: October 6, 2021

The need to have an excuse for every failure is 
a part of life that appears acceptable to many, 
who join in, offering their version of a situation 
in which they played no part, but 
have this feeling because they identify with the victim. 
 
One who succeeds is called lucky, 
effort and perseverance are overlooked or ignored.  
Sadly we continue to look the other way.
Accountability has no chair at the table where 
Discussion takes place on 
why society is in a sad state of affairs.  

Children are innocent, but grow up with 
the tendency to repeat the errors made all around them.  
Bad habits become acceptable, and unruly 
behavior is something to laugh at like a comedy play.  
The real stage soon runs out of lights and there is no audience. 
 
The actors or pretenders go on as though nothing has changed.  
Their beliefs have no merit, but are trumpeted as 
the only way to make it in this society where 
good is punished and bad is celebrated.  
Heroes are exposed as corrupt and their followers protest, 
Attracting even more into the fold of losers.  

Soon time comes when there are no more free lunches, 
fish to catch, groceries to buy or markets full of goods.  
The producers have gone on permanent vacation.  
The government throws up its hands in dismay.  

No one nods understanding as the excuses are presented.  
They want solutions but are too tired and hungry to look.

Stanski 
October 6, 2021 ^