Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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!
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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!
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Today’s arthritic bus ride to a
Veterans’ Hospital was in great pain.
Rolling along 4 hours for benefits
let the excruciating hurt wane!
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After 4 stupid years in 1967 till 1971
Navy Aircraft vice,
Acceptance of Vietnam War Heroes
in a VA Hospital today was nice!
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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!
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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!”
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Looking down on my football lineman mass
gave them no power.
My audience of Veterans completely missed
their glower !
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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