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Tell me is it wrong
to be furiously optimistic
on the brink of a nuclear war
when fires are burning both forests and people
ask me “what are you laughing for?”
Call me insensitive, call me a fool
but I’m done playing by these nihilistic rules
I’ve donated all I can, yelled at everyone who cared
(and those who won’t, no matter how well my speeches are prepared)
But the sun is dawning outside
on a bright new day of my life
I won’t lock my joy inside
It’s kinda weird to look outside and see the summer sun
Then see on twitter the most recent horrible thing gone wrong
But fuck it!
I’m happy in this moment, right now!
I won’t feel guilty over still being capable of feeling joy
Something deep in my core still says “It’ll be alright”
Some bone deep certainty that just can’t be denied
Yes, I know for many, it’s already to late
And for their memory I grieve and I weep and I rage
Yet my heart is still light and joyful and sure
Because somehow kindness will always endure