Dear Government,
When did I become
so complacent?
I sit in a pot
of boiling ambiguity
sipping on lies
without even a question.
Watching congressmen
Being bought by corporations
draws less outrage from me
than a bad referee call
at a football game.
My income grows smaller
from your hand in my pocket.
I cinch my belt tighter
while you keep
adding notches.
I just pray I can
hold on to cable TV.
Citizens in other countries
are protesting and dying
for a democratic government
that would allow equality
and freedom.
I don’t even vote.
Yes, I am not sure when
my lack of concern began.
I just expected government
would serve my best interests
without having to get involved.
I think I will go out for a beer.
Sincerely,
Apathetic
When did I become
so complacent?
I sit in a pot
of boiling ambiguity
sipping on lies
without even a question.
Watching congressmen
Being bought by corporations
draws less outrage from me
than a bad referee call
at a football game.
My income grows smaller
from your hand in my pocket.
I cinch my belt tighter
while you keep
adding notches.
I just pray I can
hold on to cable TV.
Citizens in other countries
are protesting and dying
for a democratic government
that would allow equality
and freedom.
I don’t even vote.
Yes, I am not sure when
my lack of concern began.
I just expected government
would serve my best interests
without having to get involved.
I think I will go out for a beer.
Sincerely,
Apathetic
©Susie Clevenger 2011
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