PostPoems Be Artistic. Be Creative. Be Inspired!

by Jeph Johnson

I spent the entire day
laying half-asleep
on my couch
listening
to nuclear weapons
blast from my television
in the form of
talking head commentary
while debating the reasons
war is waged afar
between men and ideals
I disagree with anyway
-
I rolled over
then realized
I missed
the first 6 innings
of the baseball game
-
sure, I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.
and all that
but despite the occasional
National Anthem goose-bump
prior to a baseball game
I am not completely convinced
I need to fight when my freedom
is only threatened from within
-
I'd rather fight for rights
I deserve and do not yet have
and leave the preservation
of my current rights
to the ship-shape soldiers
-
I thank them
whether or not
they thank me
besides
once the bomb falls
it won't matter
what rights I have rallied for
what rights they've preserved
or how many home runs
Barry Bonds hits into the bay