So many spreading synthetic sadness to poison society,
Making it sound splendid so someone will seek the sick thrill.
Sterling specs of simple solemn solutions to life's soliloquy,
Sold to students on 'safe' streets without a second thought.
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It is a fine example of poetry with a purpose. The poem talks about the menace of drugs in society. Who will take the lead to fight it- parents, teachers, holy-men or government agencies?