American Activist
“I don’t want to hear about blood and guts;
I’m clean-white inside, like a potato,”
Thus she dismissed her true anatomy
In favor of conceptual notion.
Remembering this while I watch the news,
I think maybe I too favor notion
Avoiding the focus on blood and guts –
The country is at war, but I’m at peace
I don’t want to dwell on inner workings --
the lies and deals and cheats of government,
the crimes and atrocities of commerce,
the injustices and world tragedies.
A blue-eyed redneck, all clean-white inside,
I veg on the couch like a potato.
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a
Premium Membership.
