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.
