Mined Games
Minds creep past words
laid trap-like on waving signs
“Look at me” they shout
“but not too long”.
“Do not change
your facial expression
as that could be
a micro aggression”.
Under no circumstance
should conversation be attempted
for that would require
an opening of the minds
an evaluation of
the shouting signs.
A consideration of
their intent
and how that relates
to their meaning.
Passing minds look away
shield their thoughts
stare into empty coffee cups
wondering
what the people holding the signs
are thinking.
John G. Lawless
©11/4/2021
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