distance lends strange perspective

distance lends strange perspective

a plane fails to land
dubious claims are made
bombs go off
in mosques
in bazaars
families, children are inflamed
killing fields galore
in oil mid east

oh,  and maybe
a deranged (if white) 
a terrorist (if black/brown)
kills a few
in school, theatre, mall

another bright morning
(here) 
enjoying chai
i wonder
about a refill

distance lends
strange perspective