Defense Mechanisms Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

How can anyone state to have faith,
Displayed publicly to patronize...
Their patriotism.
To then be shown advocating,
Division and hatred to 'exclusify'...
The building of walls, fences,
And discriminating gates...
Within their own borders,
To intend to separate and make...
Those who have made contributions,
Feel less appreciated.
Although...
Proving their loyalty to eliminate,
Unsafe conditions.
Even though they may not be,
In place where they lay...
Their own heads.

And yet...
Those who make such claims,
That their way of life...
Has been threatened by others,
Coming from the outside...
Of their defense mechanisms.
Have not been found,
To have initiated to create...
The increasing divisions,
Permitted to commit within them.
And on a daily basis to choose...
Who should be profiled.
Accused and abuse,
For having beliefs they too...
Are qualified and deserving to live,
Their lives...
Without fearing to be jeopardized,
By those perceiving themselves to be
Chosen to be entitled,
To do unto others as they please.
And...
To justify everything done they do.