I feel small today-
Inconsequential,
Immaterial
Unable to impact events
That impact me.
I am an ant.
Squash at will.
I am a cockroach who
Wanders into a box
At one home, one state and
Wanders out
In another home in another state.
I am a dog that you pet, then kick,
Then offer a handful of food.
I come to you shaking,
Scared, hoping for caress
Instead of a kick.
I am a young girl in bed
Under the covers
Hearing my parents fight
Through the wall
Before they tuck me in
For the night -
Lies through artificial smiles.
I am a citizen of the United States
With our President in the hospital.
He is not honest.
200,000 dead in our country.
He is not honest.
I put on a mask
Fortunate to have a job.
I am small;
Kept in the dark &
Lied to by all.
Could become a statistic!
Undeserving of health care apparently!
Reproductive rights challenged!
Unable to impact events
That impact me.
I will vote-
Hope it gets counted.
Not so sure these days.
I will vote!
I will try to impact events
That impact me,
But, still, I feel small today.