An Impossible Task?

Life’s tough for journalists these days

When “Breaking News” upsets front page

As the speed at which the bad times roll

Means “posts” are shifted with each goal!

 

The Canary Isles hit by a quake

As La Cumbre Vieja* starts to shake

Then south of Melbourne** tremors spread

Awaking Aussies in their bed!

 

To such disasters we’re now prone;

Will the “wrath of God” make us atone

For profligate and selfish lives?

Amazingly, such fear survives …

 

World politics - a bumpy ride

When all Press freedom is denied;

Journalists may risk their necks

Attempting to report unrest…

 

While sharp reporters on-the-spot

Try to make sense of each plot,

Contrasting views invade big time

Vox populi has moved on line!

 

It’s been said once and will again:

To ascertain the truth’s a strain;

 As fake news often stirs the pot

 We all must work out – what is what!

(c) Poet in the woods 2021

*  On island of La Palma: 19th September, 2021

** 22nd September, 2021