Warning

          What was told
          Years ago - 
          Now is gone,
          Now is wrong.
          Drop your whining and collect the mettle!

          Can’t you hear?
          You are here,
          In the heat,
          In the shit,
          In the middle of the uphill battle!

          Can’t you see?
          You can’t flee!
          Feel the fright,
          Pick the fight,
          It’s too late and zero time for chatter!

          You’re still strong,
          You’re still wrong,
          Please get smart,
          Play your card,
          Well, unless it does no longer matter.

          03/28/17

(ñ) Konstantin Balashov, Beaverton, Oregon

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