Lesson Learned?

Those who observe such things know it is a danger-

Ous thing to mix claws, knives or guns with an angry

Or disturbed disposition. No one with a modicum of

Common sense would audaciously dangle raw meat

Within reach of a lion pride in open country. There

Is sound reasoning to look both ways before crossing

A busy street. Even the less-trafficked motorways can

Flatten you in a moment of carelessness. I heard of

Two grown brothers who drank automobile ant-freeze

To achieve a warm and euphoric state. It worked out for

Them all right. They got what they wished for—a mind-

Less state which sent the both of them to an early grave.

Now, I’m not suggesting that the world is filled with

Reckless people; all of us make mistakes. But don’t run

With scissors in your hand, or vote for the man who claims

He alone can fix all that is broken or wrong with the

Country. For that preposterous claim there is a terrible

Price to be paid. Damn it, give me that thing before you

Stab yourself or someone else! Go over there, take a seat

And listen carefully, damn it, listen!

Chris Hanch 2-18-17