We - the Theatre of the Absurd
We
..protest the right of others to protest
while defending our right to free speech
shout down the voices of others
exercising their right to speak freely.
.. pick at the feast of democracy
like children playing with their food
in cafeteria-like rebellion
dining on peace while waging war.
.. rush past a fallen flag
to pick up litter
tape it to our bandolier
of PC “merit” badges.
..riot in the streets
reeking havoc and destruction
upon our neighborhoods
and our neighbors.
..slander those who do not think
as we do, act as we do
question the motives of all
but ourselves.
..pray to gods
unknown
to those who pray
to other gods.
..walk past one another
unable to speak
for fear a greeting
may be offensive.
..huddle – herd like
in our “comfort groups”
fearful of
a stampede.
2/2/2017
submitted to – Theatre of the Absurd – Poetry Contest
Copyright © John Lawless | Year Posted 2017
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