fire

the day is a blink.
night always defeats the day.
where i find quiet.

with too many cooks
the kitchen turns hazardous.
beware the knife fight.

big brother is hurt.
he’s suffering a concussion.
time to take over.

in the gilded cage
my mind outgrows my soul’s rage.
living on a stage.

on this day
democracy wears no clothes.

the people
are weary and frightened.

and fear
has led them to the cliff.

and their choice
will take them over.

justice
has been battered.

equality
bruised and bloody.

farewell decency

for today they make america white again.

and tomorrow
the sickness spreads.

sometimes you get what you ask for.

and ignorance has asked
like a scared toddler
for a monster to hold its hand.

and monsters feed
on children.