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Have you noticed common themes about young-adult books,
themes of oppression, depression, insanity and fear.
The same plot recycled over and over.
Does that seem like the preferred book
of a generation that is fearless?
Are you up to date with the news,
the widespread discrimination, fear, the power given to the wrong person,
one who claims he’ll fix everything.
Does this look like the preferred politician
of a generation that is fearless?
We act like we will all become famous,
in some way or another,
does this desperate hope,
the desire to be above them all in a life so overrated
seem like something normal among
a generation who is apparently fearless?