chickenshit
Chickenshit Chronicles: Navigating Fear in Modern Struggles
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And I am making mountains out of molehills in the garden
Creating problems where there are none in personal matters
Keeping watch out by the boltholes for the hunters who would harm them
Being vigilant and cautious to protect oneself from potential threats
And the keepers are not keeping to themselves so I am keeping far away
Avoiding interactions with those who are not discreet; keeping a distance
Anyone's fair game
Being vulnerable and open to criticism or attack
And when we're walking home, they're flagging down the traffic
Attracting attention or trouble while trying to go about daily life
Try to hold my breath and nerve, try not to make things too dramatic
Trying to stay calm and composed in challenging situations
But between the shopping bags, my own baggage, I just panic
Feeling overwhelmed by personal issues while dealing with external pressures
I can't fight, I'll see you back inside
Choosing not to engage in physical confrontation due to fear or hesitation
Because like Gramsci said I'm chickenshit
Admitting to being cowardly or lacking courage
And when it comes to blows
Preferring intellectual pursuits over physical conflicts
I'd rather read another book
Choosing to read instead of resorting to violence
I'd rather write another poem
Expressing oneself through art rather than engaging in aggression
Sorites had it wrong
Rejecting the idea of gradual accumulation leading to a significant change
We're piling on the blame
Blaming others and contributing to a collective responsibility
They've got addresses
Assigning responsibility to specific individuals or entities
They've all got names
Recognizing that individuals are not anonymous; they have identities
And I've been sitting tight waiting to plan out my next move
Waiting for the right time to take action in a strategic manner
Hope when the time seems kinda right we'll still have something left to lose
Fearing the potential loss of something valuable in the process
I haven't slept too much this week and sitting up just hurts
Suffering from lack of sleep and physical discomfort due to stress
Somehow the thought of standing down is so much fucking worse
Finding the idea of surrendering or giving up more distressing
Still I just want to call in sick today, to tell the truth
Expressing a desire to avoid responsibilities by calling in sick
But all those coins you toss in coffee cups won't add up to a roof
Highlighting the inadequacy of relying on small gestures to solve big problems
All your prayers and your intentions won't mean shit when it comes time
Criticizing the ineffectiveness of prayers and good intentions in challenging times
To either rise up on the current or just wash out with the tide
Facing a critical decision, whether to confront challenges or succumb to them
And like Gramsci said I'm chickenshit
Reiterating a sense of fear or cowardice, as previously mentioned
And when it comes to blows
Reaffirming a preference for intellectual pursuits over physical conflicts
I'd rather read another book
Choosing reading over resorting to violence, echoing earlier sentiments
I'd rather write another poem
Opting for creative expression as an alternative to aggression, as before
Sorites had it wrong
Disagreeing with a philosophical concept that gradual accumulation leads to a significant change
We're piling on the blame
Continuing to assign blame collectively to others
They've got addresses
Recognizing that specific individuals or entities are responsible for issues
They've all got names
Reiterating that individuals are not anonymous and have identifiable names
And I am making mountains out of molehills in the garden
Repeating the metaphor of creating problems out of insignificant issues
Keeping watch out by the boltholes for the hunters who would harm them
Remaining vigilant against potential threats and harm
And the keepers are not keeping to themselves so I am keeping far away
Reiterating the need to keep a safe distance from those who lack discretion
Anyone's fair game
Stating vulnerability to be fair game for criticism or attack
And like Gramsci said I'm chickenshit
Reaffirming a sense of fear or cowardice, echoing earlier expressions
And when it comes to blows
Reiterating a preference for intellectual pursuits over physical conflicts
I'd rather read another book
Choosing reading over resorting to violence, as expressed previously
I'd rather write another poem
Opting for creative expression as an alternative to aggression, as before
Sorites had it wrong
Disagreeing with a philosophical concept that gradual accumulation leads to a significant change
We're piling on the blame
Continuing to assign blame collectively to others
They've got addresses
Recognizing that specific individuals or entities are responsible for issues
They've all got names
Reiterating that individuals are not anonymous and have identifiable names
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