There is so much negativity in the news
It rubs off on me, therefore I must choose
Ignorance over awareness now
In a hyperconnected world, I guess I can allow
Myself to sometimes hide under a rock
News of doom and gloom purposefully block..
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Gone are the days when I felt I was required
To be well-versed in current affairs, with age I have acquired
The ability to not feel bad about being ignorant
Regarding a specific topic, I am more content
In not knowing what everyone else seems to know
Staying away from disturbing stimuli is more important, and so
Let the news channels flash the latest breaking news
While I stay ignorant, and uninfluenced by their biased views
Passion...unbridled 