aftermath (ode to 45)

we traveled down a weary road
not knowing what would come
would we live or would we die
when all was said and done?

the politicians stood and lied
trying to save face
so unconcerned they truly were
about the human race

so many senseless people
believing what was told
succumbed to covid-19
the young not just the old

the people gathered in the streets
to protest isolation
in ignorance spreading hate
they furthered devastation

our doctors and our nurses
battled such great odds
while the greed of politicians
controlled supplies like gods

the bailouts went to billionairs
instead of those in need
all because of backdoor deals
to satisfy men's greed

funerals could not be held
to honor all those dead
instead the bodies piled up
in semi-tractor beds

the blood of jesus didn't save
but here is how it stands
there's blood and plenty of it
on our politicians hands. 

4-23-20
(c) 2020 s.cooper