Strapped To Facts Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Glued and strapped to facts.
With them watched,
To pack and label them...
Just like that to carry on backs.
Many will still deny,
They know them to be...
What many noticeably see.
But entitled to believe,
And value deception.

Most will argue to defend the right,
To choose whatever it is...
Regardless if the truth to hear it,
Lifts a burden off their shoulders.
Done to mention,
And comes to the attention...
Of someone willing to assist,
To offer help to lighten their heavy load.

"Would you accept my assistance?
Pointless it is,
To carry that load by yourself.
I have been there before.
Only to be left ignored."

-And...
Your political and religious affiliation? -

"Huh? "

-I'll make it easier for you.
If you had your druthers,
What ethnic heritage would you prefer? -

"Whhhat! ? "

-Clearly you are confused.
You should be proud of your identity.
I did the best I could,
To get you people to pick me.
But NO!
You chose someone else,
To part the Red Sea.
And deliver you to Ecstacy.
That land of joyful and fulfilling,
Plantation singing.
For the rest of your happy lives.-

"Look.
Would you like my assistance or NOT! ? "

-Are you serious?
With that attitude?
That's why 'you people',
Are always trying to get something,
For nothing.-

"It's about the election.
Isn't it?
Your dude lost. Get over it."

-Do I look like a loser or sucker to you? -

"Oh...my GOD!
IT'S YOU.
I DON'T BELIEVE IT."

-You don't believe it?
How do you think I feel?
I was the one with bigger crowds.
My ratings?
Went through every roof there ever was.
But I'll be back.
You caught me practicing humility.-

"All that stuff you carry?
What is it?
Mister...uh..."

-It's okay.-

"But shouldn't you,
Be preparing for the 'inauguration'? "

-Why should I?
Even my glam squad abandoned me.
All I have left,
Are tons of make up kits.
And instructions how to get,
That fresh kissed by the Sun look back.-

"Wow.
And I thought I had problems,
Facing the facts.
Sir...
When you take a nose dive,
You could care less how high it is.
Or if the pool is filled with water!
As long as you believe,
You suffer at the benefit of the people."

-Damn!
Where were you,
When I needed a good speech writer.
That would have gained me,
Both the majority...
Of the popularity and electoral votes.
Go.
And take that 'C.P.' time with you.-

"I beg your pardon? "

-Don't remind me of it.
I've got enough on my mind as it is! -