who isn't crazy

hard to be rational
with crazy people. but who isn't
crazy these days.
who isn't on meds,
on something to clear
or numb their
heads. who isn't out
on some ledge
of work, or love gone
sour, parents
still pulling on the reins.
children unable to grow up.
it's hard to talk
to these people.
it's best to just listen,
let them rant
and rave. let them
pour out the words, empty
their heads like bee hives
struck by a stick.
just be careful
of the sting.