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Close to the end of the century I
Reflecting on the closing of the century.
Had a fever dream about all the death I might find
Had a troubling dream about the potential death around.
In it I knew every poem by heart
Knew and remembered every poem but faced death.
That was ever made then rightfully died
Referencing the ephemeral nature of life and art.
As of late I have long nights
Experiencing long nights recently.
No matter the news of the day
Despite the day's news, nights remain difficult.
And I shouldn't say
Contemplating sharing unsettling thoughts.
But it just don't feel right
Expressing discomfort with the current state of affairs.
To feel right
Questioning the appropriateness of feeling content.
When nothin' but sorrow remain
Highlighting a pervasive sense of sorrow.
See all the missiles that's searchin' for land
Observing missiles seeking targets and people in similar quests.
See all of the men and the women
Acknowledging the shared struggle of men and women.
Who's doin' the same
People engaging in similar pursuits, possibly war-related.
So far removed from the issues at hand
Feeling disconnected from pressing issues in the western world.
In the western world, we see it in vain
Expressing futility in the face of Western problems.
As of late I have long nights
Continuing to experience long, difficult nights.
No matter the news of the day
Despite daily news, the nights remain challenging.
And I shouldn't say
Contemplating expressing unsettling thoughts.
But it just don't feel right
Feeling a sense of unease and discomfort.
To feel right
Questioning the appropriateness of feeling content.
When nothin' but sorrow remain
Reiterating the prevailing theme of sorrow.
I live in an age that's repeatin' the past
Living in a time that seems to repeat historical patterns.
Almost word for word
Noting a striking similarity with the past.
I wonder how long it can last
Wondering about the sustainability of this repetition.
The Garden of Eden has not yet been found
Reference to the elusive ideal state, yet to be discovered.
Not a single blade that grows in it's grass
No signs of growth or prosperity in this metaphorical garden.
As of late I have long nights
Experiencing persistently difficult nights.
No matter the news of the day
Regardless of daily news, nights remain challenging.
And I shouldn't say
Considering expressing unsettling thoughts.
But it just don't feel right
Expressing discomfort and unease.
To feel right
Questioning the appropriateness of feeling content.
When nothin' but sorrow remain
Emphasizing the prevailing theme of sorrow.
Only sorrow remains
Summarizing the overarching emotion - only sorrow remains.
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