Ignorance is bliss!

My friend, I do not wish to know,

And I’m in no mood,

To think of global warming,

Or pesticides in food.

 

Hardwood forests in decline,

Endangered pink frogs.

Salt or freshwater wetlands,

Fast vanishing bogs.

Illiteracy, hunger, AIDS,

Tsunami, hurricane.

Inflation or unemployment,

Worrying is in vain.

 

Dwindling water resources,

Or poaching elephants.

By God, I’ve no patience for,

Futile raves and rants.

Let others lead the world from front,

For admirable feat.

I’ll lead the horde from behind,

To a hasty retreat!

 

I love my unawareness,

Ah! Ignorance is bliss!

Don’t interrupt my cricket game,

I don’t want to miss!