joey k poetry

we 
are 
not 
your 
apolitical 
pawn 
to 
sacrifice 
every
time 
a
tragedy
happens. 

Democrats. 
Republicans. 
keep the words ‘mental’
and ‘illness’ out 
of your fucking mouths
until you’ve found a way 
to guarantee healthcare. 

otherwise, give the dollar 
to the homeless man
and tweet your thoughts 
and prayers, and get used to 
having to do more of both.