all is well, nothing to see here

in some cities,

mostly blue cities,

many,

but not all, 

there's always an area

or two,

or three where people

are sleeping

on the streets

in boxes,

drugged and mentally

ill,

wrapped in old

blankets,

leaning against walls,

stretched out

on curbs.

some are talking to themselves,

others

with their eyes

rolled back

are bent like pretzels,

unconscious, yet standing

up, full of meth

or fentanyl.

there's gun shots,

but not a cop in sight.

it's insane.

crazy, as you drive through

as fast as you can.

you hear on the radio

from the mayor,

the governor as they run

for reelection,

that all is well,

there's nothing to see here.

enjoy your stay,

have a nice day.