Fuzzy Fear

Something is not right
I cannot name what is wrong
But it hurts the heart
Like foods that cause belly fat
And stress without rest

I used to…

I used to
believe
kindness and concern
for the greater good
was the common
American emblem

I used to
trust
knowledge and wisdom
from stable sources
was enough to make
sound decisions

I used to
know
safety and success
were shared standards
we worked on
together

I used to

think