be kind (oh, humanity!)

where is all

the compassion?

the empathy?

oh, humanity—

what a disaster.

left me

dumbstruck.

the world’s

spiraling faster

and faster

into a freefall

of selfishness

and carelessness.

we’re supposed

to move forward—

so why’s everyone

racing back

in time?

do you like

what you’ve become?

do you even

remember

what it’s like

to feel

something?

it’s dumb luck

expecting people

to wake up

when they’re

already dead

inside.

i can’t believe it—

they’re so

hollow.

but i won’t be

the one to follow,

won’t fall

in line.

all it takes

is a little compassion.

a little

understanding.

so next time

you open your mouth—

be kind.

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