I Can’t Even
.
with the barbs,
the bickering,
the condescending
snickering;
.
lack of self-appraisal,
self-awareness,
while teeming
with the careless
.
words and attitudes;
insufferable,
dehumanizing
and intolerable.
.
It’s gone beyond all
reasonable limits,
but to be clear,
this poem is no gimmick.
.
Don’t lose your mind in the rhyme.
It’s easy to point and accuse;
always them, never me,
theirs the blame, mine the excuse.
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Randy Baker
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
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Comments (10)
This has such a punch to it! And clicks along so smoothly!
Very relevant! I can think of a few situations this applies too. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent poetry
So much angst in this one, love it! Great job, Randy!
Great wordplay Randy! Liked these lines particularly “It’s gone beyond all reasonable limits, but to be clear, this poem is no gimmick.” 👏😊
Wow. So so Profound I love how you play around with those words.
This is a great one, it's snappy and punchy but it has layers. The rhythm is perfect for the subject matter, you read it the first time in a blur, then see the other facets when you read it again!
“It’s easy to point and accuse; always them, never me” Reminds me of a line in a poem I wrote last year. I really like this one. A lot of emotion and truth.
A poem for our times, Randy!
Fiery anguish; GRRR! Love it