When is it Time to Fight Back?

I climbed into the rescue boat

When a stranger grabbed the oar…

Back off he said I remember you

We’ve rescued you before.

I dropped my cell phone under the seat,

A texting driver swerved into my lane…

I saw a dog run under a car,

Adopted but never trained.

A lady at the grocery store,

Didn’t memorize her pin…

The folks in line grew restless,

Patience now days is growing thin.

I landed in a hospital,

Sicker yet from germs inside…

They withheld meds from my roommate,

Within a week he died.

I hired the best carpenter,

To make repairs needed on my home

He failed to ever show up,

Leaving my trash, water leaks alone

I worked hard for a lifetime,

Saving for my golden years and more..

Never expecting medical bills,

Leaving me homeless, dying and poor.

I remember my boss retiring,

His million-dollar hand shake…

My retirement plans were voided;

Nothing left in his bank to take.

The citizens here remain silent.

Ignoring the government’s corruption…

Each death, often a suicide,

Is one more uncounted disruption.

Every day we remain silent,

Betrays everyone we meet…

There will be no justice for anyone,

Until we take it to the streets.