Andrei:		Zhis is nut a poem - it'z mere ranting!
Jules:		Yeah, I hear you. When people preach, they become tied ta their agendas like bulls ta ropes.
Soo:		So whatto? Isn't de basic message relevant?
Jules:		Tom Robbins said it well: "When we accept bad art because it's good politics, we're killing the swan to feed the chickens." Basically, lousy art has no excuse.
Elijah:		Hmm. Isn't it like water on a duck's back? Only rarely do words have enough potency to translate into action.
Philyra:		(laughing while drinking a glass of wine) Perhaps more people actually need to 'walk their talk' & live responsibly rather than spout off things we already know.
Ellesha:		Just as junkies require crises to change, I fear nothing short of calamity will impel most people to break our habits.
ELijah:		Blah, blah, blah. (blowing his nose) Let's hope that isn't the case!