sometimes political
ideologies suggest to me
train stations for which
someone forgot to build
tracks. they look
impressive, well
designed, with angles
and edges. fun
to wander around in.
but they seem to lead
only to themselves.
do I need an ideology
to tell me society
needs to get somewhere?
get to a place
where it doesn't just
pretend to care
but cares well for
people who need food
shelter water work sleep?
sometimes political
ideologies seem intent
on fulfilling their theories,
regardless of practical failure
or turns to violent authority
pledged madly to
shibboleths of theory.
in place of debating,
I'm going to help make
someone not hungry today.
I think I'll add in some
nice clean clothes.
that's it that's all.
hans ostrom 2021
