That Tsusami There You See
What in the world is that approaching?
'That is a 'tsusami'.
A destructive and deadly wave.'
Why are you walking slowly,
And looking up at the sky?
'Feeling blessed and doing my daily exercise.
Enjoying nature and those beautiful sights I see,
Before my eyes.'
Aren't you afraid this 'wave' will destroy all you've got?
'I've witnessed that wave approaching from the horizon.
And I've shared that warning made to some.
Others stood and looked with me.
But their sights were distracted.
They preferred to have fun.
You know the ones who hear something said?
The ones who have other priorities...
Dancing around in their deluded heads.
The ones who claim they are aware...
But hey,
Who cares?
Economically,
I've been busted for years.
And have lived a basic life.
One that has provided me a peace of mind I like!
That tsusami there you see...
Will have little to none,
Effect on me.
But the others you see staring?
They're so stunned.
They can not run!
And besides...
Where will they go?
Into mortgaged homes on loan?
To grab something believed they still own?
As creditors await.
Like vultures surrounding prey,
For something of value to confiscate.
I am comfortable just where I am! '
Well...
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poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar
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