The kin don’t ken

to outside influences.

Deplorable folk

dissing whatever

big idea no matter

how pragmatic,

thoroughly schooled

or well-designed

for humankind’s well-being.

Continuation of (quality) life

apparently only

secondary (tertiary?)

to the pernicious

foodstuffs rammed

into willing crevices

of heart, mind, body & soul.

I don’t get it.

I just never will.