Vortices

We understand the theory, but still, 

throughout our lives, chaos

continues to surprise:

we do not expect

the unexpected,

no matter how

much we 

prepare.

We place our trust in

ponzi schemes, time

and time again,

expecting

results to

change.

We give our hearts freely,

to those we barely know,

and seek, in return,

unconditional

love, and

happiness

ever

after.

We support politicians, who

promise the world, while

hiding their wealth

in tax havens, not

available for me,

or for 

you.

We are swayed by propaganda,

fake news, slander, and 

the opinions of others,

while truth seems

elusive to 

us all.

We continue to worship gods that we

have never seen, and revere those

who speak for the phantoms.

We choose a promise

of heaven tomorrow,

instead of 

a better 

today.

As we stumble through life

we all blunder, falling

thrall to each vortex

that grabs, yet

emerge, sick,

exhausted, to

engage in 

our struggle

again