Revenge

Revenge


Lying crippled on the ground -
A sibilant and sliding sound -
The coiled, uncoiling snake came near -
Slowly moving to his fear -
“Shoot the thing,” he whispered.  And
His companion grasped a hand
Around the butt and aimed instead
At his helpless buddy's head.
“Then that!” he hissed. “And not the snake.”
He tasted tears of terror slake
His thirst.  His buddy's arm swung round.
He shot the snake.  A single sound.


12-13-13

Status


People are starving,
And many at war.
Children of Africa -
Horrors untold.
Republicans sit on their
Open agendas.
The crippled and indigent
Lie in the snow.
Obama is better than
Reagan and Bushie?
I don't believe it.
He's all that we've got.
India just
Resurrected a statute.
Sex between guys could get
Somebody shot.
Now it is Christmas.
All over the world
God's chosen people -
What are they worth?


12-13-12


The Cop


Into Denny's stately walking,
Violence incarnate,
All rigged out to beat and kill,
His counterpart is lethal.


Sending one to meet the other.
Have a couple eggs and toast,
Potatoes and a cup of coffee,
In your very special seat.


Heavy deity of steel
Walks with smug authority.
Too many people on the planet.
Excessive force is comme il faut.


This bulky robot is instructed
To enforce the current laws.
When they change the laws tomorrow,
That is what he will enforce.


Conquering the foe, remember,
A policeman is your friend.


12-13-13