nude in neutrality
we have become observers
recalling that city dwellers walk past a rape
don't see a mugging
glad it isn't us
a stabbing
a body
a pool of blood
shuffling with averted eyes
scarves around vulnerable throats
off to the meeting
the desk
a dark corner
anywhere but seeing
we watch
boys die
bellies extend
women with tears in their eyes
maddening breath and sacrifice
before we
order a burger and fries
the waves drowned mountains of souls
as we sifted through porn
goods for sale
as it is
supposed to be?
small world
my family and me?
or global
stepping victory?
helpless overdrive
we play on the interwebs
avoiding "drama"
our haven from
glaring slaps
gutting addiction
despair empty nothing
pounding heads upon millions of walls
sun and air force breath
steps but
we prefer it
where the bullies feed
we still do anything but
see
nude in neutrality
we watch
nsj
April 2011
I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.
Elie Wiesel
Neutrality is at times a graver sin than belligerence.
Louis D. Brandeis
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