Positive Thinking

It’s not all havoc
Not all wars and invasions —
Displacement, destruction, death
Not all corruption, propaganda, division
Contradiction, manipulation, exploitation
Crushing injustice, violence, hatred
Not only hypocrisies, cowardice, betrayals
Not only profiteering, greed, desperation
Insignificance, anxiety, sorrow, shame
It’s not all suffering, not all pain
Not all bad —

There are many good —
Water, gas, electricity
Hospitals, hospices, care homes
Charities, libraries, supermarkets
Online shopping, loyalty points, home delivery
Analgesics, antibiotics, tranquillisers
Transport, benefits, professionals
And the unending entertainment too

What else can one expect
What more can one ask for