The most dangerous country in the world
Has no clue that it gives people nightmares.
It doesn’t know that its shadow is radioactive.
It doesn’t know why it wakes in a cold sweat
In a fetal position, gasping,
With all the blankets lying on the floor.
It cries out before it wakes up
And shuffles to the kitchen for a snack.
The most dangerous country in the world
Sells its young blood cheap.
The most dangerous country in the world
Points a gun at the mirror and says “bang, you’re dead.”
The most dangerous country in the world
Claims to be protecting its own
But it can’t trust anyone anymore;…
For the rest of this new poem by ThisCantBeHappening! poet-in-residence GARY LINDORFF, please go to: https://thiscantbehappening.net/the-most-dangerous-country/