Those That Say No Poem by RIC BASTASA

those that say No
to the Establishment
bring with them a conviction
an integrity that must
withstand the pain
of dissent
the bite of the snake of
resentment

and those that say Yes
parade themselves in the
wide roads of acceptance
display their cards
and celebrate what is thoroughly
acceptable
they are given chairs and
glasses
they have their bread and steak
and accolades of greatness

those who merely watch
those who clap and stand
they pass by and survive