Tariffs, Money & Stress 2025 $$ Poem by Tom Zart

We're a nation of frazzled families
With little time for personal affection.
As the treadmills of tension keep us hostage
We're losing our perspective of direction.

Racing to get the kids off to school,
Navigating the madness of bottleneck traffic.
Fearful of our own job-loss and income,
While the newscasts get more hopeless and graphic.

Helping our children with their homework
Scrambling to prepare their dinner.
Having family spats with loved ones
And being told on Sunday, we're a sinner.

Worrying about crime, taxes, jobs and tariffs
Infectious disease and paying next month's bills.
Saving for college and our own retirement
It's no wonder we drink, smoke, pray and pop pills.

Some have asked why must we study history
It just encourages us to live in the past.
When we forget history we repeat its mistakes
As the outcome of all is cast?

By Tom Zart Most Published Poet On The Web