Have You Lately Noticed?
People don’t smile much anymore…
They rarely pause to hold open a door.
The language they speak is often crude
And even waitress’ attitudes are rude.
Once upon a time, folks acted nice…
Manners weren’t always an archaic device.
Now, it seems, nothing comes free…
First consideration: “What’s in it for me?”
A friendly greeting can be so delicious…
But to do so now is viewed suspicious.
Someone approaches and eyes divert…
As if human connection might in some way hurt.
In a gray world, things could be brighter…
A simple smile might make life lighter.
No, no, no… this poem ends much too sweetly.
What I really mean to say was….
At the malls,
I see the vacant masses pass.
I just want to shout,
“Get your head outta your ass.”
Yeah… that’s better.
Stash