I'm Tired

I’m tired of
being manipulated and herded
 
I’m tired of
having notices, ads, opinions, etc.
shoved in my face constantly
 
I’m tired of
politicians telling me
what I should believe
and what they believe
we, the people, need
 
I’m tired of
them spewing pretty words
and making false promises
knowing people believe the do-gooder words
and do not pay attention to the actions
of those who say they are protecting us
 
I’m tired of
hearing the word “free”
big corporations/organizations don’t do things for free
someone, somewhere has to pay,
and it’s usually the taxpayers and consumers
 
I’m tired of
all the fundraising campaigns
because big business,
including the medical profession and insurance companies,
have such exorbitant pricing
that people can’t afford good services
and can’t get the help they need
 
I’m tired of
having freedoms disappear
in the name of protection
and good will
 
I’m tired of
society becoming so automated and impersonal
that personal human interactions
are disappearing behind masks and machines
 
I’m tired of
having to talk to a machine when I make a phone call
or having to listen to the automated answering service
ramble on how much they care about my business
while trying to upsell services or products
as I wait for the “next available rep”
who then can’t help me
 
I’m tired of
seeing people so pulled into their devices
they’re forgetting how to think for themselves
and really live their unique, interesting lives
 
I’m tired of
so much scamming and criminal activity
I don’t know what or who to believe anymore
 
I’m tired of
all this stuff taking up precious time
and taking me away from the things/projects
that bring me joy
 
I’m tired of
feeling I can no longer
trust or rely on anyone but my self
and sometimes, not even that
 
I’m tired of
feeling like I have to hide
that I have to be careful of showing the real me
 
I’m tired of
losing the peace and quiet
in a neighborhood now devoted
to loud machines with roaring engines
 
I’m tired of
feeling like I can’t live
a good, simple life…
my way – writing, painting, gardening
without annoying interruptions
of tedious chores or have-to-dos