Human

Human
By Robert John Byanski, Jr. 6/28/2002

Wheelchairs and eating popcorn do not mix.
Only a “HI-TECH” zip lock bag let me roll
to my picnic fix!

After a few days of dying every step
among Veterans in that place,
Today’s agony broke my resolve so bad that
a loaner wheelchair was necessary
to finish today’s VA race!

Today’s arthritic bus ride to a
Veterans’ Hospital was in great pain.
Rolling along 4 hours for benefits
let the excruciating hurt wane!

After 4 stupid years in 1967 till 1971
Navy Aircraft vice,
Acceptance of Vietnam War Heroes
in a VA Hospital today was nice!

My bad day ended as my short fuse
blasted two young medical fools.
Both inconsiderate medical snobs conversed and
blocked the door as I rolled toward
their ignorant blab pool!

My loud “Excuse me!” so close made those
young punks scurry and leap.
Looks on their faces convicted them of
“As ye sew, Ye shall reap!”

Looking down on my football lineman mass
gave them no power.
My audience of Veterans completely missed
their glower !

This seated Veteran in a necessary medical appliance,
won the “Make-A-Hole” power trip compliance;
their faces showed “med student superiority”
conquered by patient defiance!

May GOD have mercy on us all?
Aloha,
By Robert John Byanski, Jr.
6/28/2002