Lethargy

A pervasive languor is infusing itself amongst the young,

It is as though they care for no one,

Or for no one thing;

From where does this apathy ring?

Could it be they see through the illusion?

Or, disoriented by the confusion.

Created by the stance of each faction,

Philosophies split down the middle – numbing all action.

Observance of world conditions suggest chaos;

Battles here, ethnic cleansing there – lives lost,

Natural disasters of mega proportion;

Could too be blamed for their mental distortion.

Constant reports of global disasters;

24 HOUR NEWS: novel pandemics, AIDS, annihilation approaching faster,

Enough to close down any ambitions of mind,

Thinking there is only limited time.

So, to what end will this all lead

If all future minds into resignation, recede?

Giving opportunity for the ambitious few to lead;

Leaving the rest as source, upon which to feed, and bleed.

Who among future generations will seek a remedy;

What matter will shake up this pervasive lethargy?