Beyond Weird

Undeniably these are weird times for US all Maybe they have been for a very long time Where the hard working and law abiding Are used and abused, ridiculed and punished But now it’s beyond weird Where those who come illegally Are given a red carpet Flown around, deposited at five star hotels Given thousands a month in handouts And slaps on the wrist When they steal and assault anyway In thanks for our kindness. And when we, bearing the costs, complain Then we are the bigots, the racists Fascists, and, well frankly, garbage. While those who come seeking refuge Are recognized as the princes and princesses They really are In this fairy tale fantasy of El Norte. Viva la revolucion for it is here and now Forget your protests Dance and celebrate while you can For in the morning there will be work to do And streets to clean, of all these rats And their rotting pumpkin carriage. (11/9/24)