Not On The Left Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Hypocrites are quick,
To jump off the fence with a doing of it...
When an experience comes to them,
That has long affected others.
And this begins to affect,
What they perceive should be left protected.

With a vocalized solicitation,
And to them an attention to get...
It is observed and proven to those who witness,
Just whose preferences are prioritized.
And whose interests are most represented.
And without debate swift changes are made.

'Hypocrites or not.
Maybe they are just the right people.'

What do you mean,
The 'right' people?

'You know...
Those of 'them' that are not on the 'left'.
The ones never ignored or neglected.
The ones who demand and get respect...
Until respect given is what they get.'