All is Well

The sky is green today,
my lawn, a brilliant magenta,
dancing bears curtsy
to kangaroos in boxing gloves,
no satisfaction for either.

My groceries are so cheap,
steak and lobster fill my cart,
and the finest bourbon pours
from the cheaper bottle
into a crystal tumbler.

Worry lines have vanished
from foreheads now relaxed,
as we all smile,
nodding along with the anchor’s script,
everyone in agreement.

So what if it’s a little hot,
the oil is gushing freely,
racism has disappeared,
bank accounts and pantries full
in this crazy mixed up world.

All is well.

Trust me.



Poetry by Melinda K Zarate The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-08-15 at 22:29

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Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
This is a solid satire. The cheery voice slowly revealing a world that's obviously broken is effective, and the final "Trust me" lands with the right kind of smirk. The details like kangaroos in boxing gloves and cheap lobster keep it from being preachy. But the piece is a little too tidy. It lists absurdities without ever letting the mask slip enough to show real anger or fear underneath. A moment of genuine unease, a crack in the cheerful delivery, would make the sarcasm cut deeper. Still, it's a fun and bitter read.
2026-08-25