"It's The Youth's Fault Too" a Poem by Dalton Johnson
IT’S THE YOUTH’S FAULT TOO
Elders are the givers,
Providers, and guides to eternal knowledge.
Speakers of mythology, Singers of hardship, Mentors of practice,
Lives and lessons learned from the past, given to the future, so Mistakes only need to be made once. But,
Thankless youth under-appreciate the privileged lifestyle graciously gifted,
Taking for granted the ease of modern life and
Disregarding the cautionary tales from elders. Ignoring the messages interwoven into that mythology, song, and practice for
That is in the past.
Unable to look beyond their ego and acknowledge Yesterday’s difficulties could be tomorrow's realities,
The youth remain in a state of perpetual ease, Halting...
connection. progression. betterment. understanding.
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Get your signed copy of 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. Dalton Johnson's first book of poetry. These 51 poems are his critique of American hustle culture told from the perspective of a young man returning to the world after years of living off the grid on less than $500 a month.
These poems capture the internal battle of consumerism, American greed, humans loss of connection with the natural world, and pokes fun at some of the absurd cultural norms of adulting. Each poem touches on different parts of American's superficial society in hopes of promoting the change from group thought to individuality. For it is at the individual level Johnson belives you unlock your true self.
As you read these poems take some time to think about what stirs inside of yourself to find where you can change and grow into the human you want to be today and tomorrow.
Please Note: Signed paperback will be shipping the middle of April, 2025 and should arrive by the end of April
