a penny
for your thoughts
though I bet
you’re smart enough
to know
that I don’t
really give a damn
about your plight
or the battles
that you face
it just ain’t enough
to rouse my interest
and make it
something I must
do something about
so I just engage
in token politisms
to keep up face
and try to make myself
look a little better
than I actually am
3-12-95
I Am A Genuine Care Giver
So long as I can do it at a distance. Hands on - not family, I admire those non-mentors who handle bedpans. Other problems - I am always willing to listen To a point. Don't ask for money, for example. :D
I stick to token gestures and
I stick to token gestures and hope they don't know