"On Government"

Wait.
What could you possibly give me
That would be worth your wait?
If I come out now,
What will that say about the barrier I have created?
What good will it do for my dignity, for my stomach?
So If I open this door, I want you to stand still--
Like a dog waiting for his bone.
I don't want you to say a word,
And be sure to keep your eyes on the floor.

What's this?
Chocolate??
If you had only been there that night that I read,
You'd know that there's a second depression in
Orbit around us.
You'd know that food doesn't replace money that the
Government takes away.
Let me indulge, so I can play your game.
How do you know I don't plan to repay you?
Sure... I'll return the favor.
What would you like? Silence, support, or a hearing aid?
What did I mean by that?
Maybe I'll just raise my own money and get out of these
Military barracks.
You can't take my money if none exists in paradise.

Adrienne E. Helms (nothingfancy@juno.com)

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