An Apolitical Blues

Dig deep enough into human history
and you will find that every last little bit
of what has been recovered so far
is so loaded with literal and metaphorical triggers
that all of it should have warnings attached.

But dig that far and we still have choices;
either endless triggers until our nerves are shot
-from even creating the warnings to make it safe-
or an improvised amnesia beyond all means of repair.

If we prove stronger than our troubles suggest we are
we will still find the slack and grace to manage everyday life.
That will mean being less political to survive.