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Friday, April 13, 2018

Duck, Cover, and Whinge

(just asking for a friend)

Does anyone wonder if he’s ever cried, real tears from real emotion?
Is it possible that he’s ever felt personal grief at the loss of a person instead of a thing;
the sensation of true sorrow, sadness, or mourning or regret?
Does anyone believe that he has ever felt shame, remorse, or guilt?
Who honestly would trust his apologies, assuming he would ever admit error?
Is it possible that there is any humanity in him, any shred of empathy, or dignity?

Has he only wept crocodile tears unless they were tears of frustration or anger?
Was there ever a thoughtful, compassionate person in that shell of a man,
or has his first and only thoughts been about him?


Ronda R. Scott-Marak
©13 April 2018

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