All I asked
is not too much to give
that I will not cross the bridge
endlessly waiting
to get to the checkpoint
to be abused and humiliated

by camouflage angry gun trotting men

searching and questioning
intimidating and threatening

and I know that is not right
their might and power I decried.



All I asked
is not too much to give
that I will not whisper in my bedroom
which I dare not say aloud in the courtyard
the fear that has crippled my heart

by the ubiquitous and mean spirited informers

listening and peeping
reporting and accusing

and I know that is not right
many are those that have been tried.

All I asked
is not too much to give
that I can walk down
the lonely and deserted street
I do not have to look over my shoulder.

All I asked
is not too much to give
that I can quietly stand
with a bullhorn at the crowded street corner
I will tell sad stories of betrayal and deception.

Rene

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