High On Hype Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Where has been my brother's keeper,
From his side long left to leave.
Where has been that unity,
People claim they wish to see...
As a need to feel believed.

High on hype with no insight.
Feeding selfishly on greed.
And with visions independent,
Doing this continually.

Where has been my brother's keeper?
'High on hype to go through motions.
High on hype with no devotion.
High on hype with poses shown.
with these acts known overblown.'

Where has been my brother's keeper.
Making speeches to believe.
Where has been that dedication.
Or those good deeds said to leave.

'High on hype to go through motions.
High on hype and out of sight.
But my brother's keeper will say,
They are there both day and night...
To rid what's wrong to make things,
Again alright.
If...
They have the appetite.

Where has been my brother's keeper?
'High on hype.'
Where has been my brother's keeper?
'High on hype! '