let's not talk anymore

it's no longer a discussion.

it becomes an argument.
swords are out.

verbal sparring ensues. we have
different opinions
on everything.

varied views.

there is no middle ground.
where once
we talked about sports

or women, or jobs, or books
and movies,
we've suddenly

become political hacks
debating
a world no longer round,
we can't escape

the news.