It was even bigger
than the shoulders of a frightening emergency in Fort Worth, Texas.
“I’m the one in charge of the apologies here”.
In an unrelated event, February is still Black History Month and the
Cheddar Burger is still the Burger of the Month at McDonald’s.
A note to
spectators: try
to feel this, try to feel how
killers and businessmen can kiss the crucifix when the time comes,
and zip up their pants just in time,
and get people to say
“don’t let him go” in unison.
I bless you. I bless you. You’re fired.
Everyone here is
convinced that there is some glory attached to
being the only one left in a room full of gunned-down people.
This way we can look at our disgruntled
ex-employees with such askance and surprise,
like a beaten bird or a dog who bites.
Crying blood/
grasping air.
February16 1993
© 1995 Daniel X. O'Neil
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