Sometimes when I read or listen to news inspiration I get
To distill my impressions in a verse, lest I forget
The emotions that the piece of news has evoked
In my reaction to that news my words get soaked..
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Most news is delivered in a manner provocative
To incite a reaction that is almost always negative
I get outraged at the current state of affairs
When I hear news, I’ve recently become aware
That my writing comes across as cynical and pessimistic
Sometimes my tone starts appearing nihilistic
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When my verses have veered towards the dark side
To catch that before I finalize my writing I have tried
I delete some lines and give a more positive spin
To the issue, I count that as a win
Because on a note of despondency I never want to end
At the conclusion of my verse, hope I want to extend..
Passion...unbridled 