Inasmuch as what passes for news are the ill-informed
Thoughts of people considered experts, fortune tellers,
Armchair therapists, hacks in the service of odious
Firms, I have chosen to simply ignore it today.  It's not
Nice outside, so maybe I'll nap, and when I wake up,
Whether later this evening, or days, or even months
From now, if I look at the news, I will quickly conclude
That nothing of substance has changed.

They'll still be wrong about what Russia wants,
Having failed to acknowledge it's been attacked
Twice from the west, while it mostly keeps
To itself.

They'll fear for democracy, which has died,
With a full-fledged fascist inside of the White House,
And thumb-sucking toadies in Congress and also
The nation's highest court.

They'll note that nobody's concerned anymore about
Carbon dioxide, or rights or justice for anyone who
Isn't male and white, while they lionize talentless
Exhibitionists, self-made celebrities, trust-fund clowns.

I've seen it before.  I'm tired of seeing it.  I need a break
From the news.