Cruel Twist

How some people use the disability of others, for their own cruel gain.

Tick...

Continues

The reign of

"Toronto the good"

Since the 1860s

...Tock.

 

Tired and dated motto

Even back then

For those

On the outside

Looking in.

 

Veneer

To brush Toronto's problems

Away from prying eyes

None

The wiser.

 

Of the targets

Painted upon people's back

Should they be

Under the age of 65

Needing a cane or walker

Assist walking.

Wrongly believing 
A physical disability

Means a mental one

Too.

Licence

Given to them

Part of their birthright

To bully and abuse

Without fear of punishment 

People

They considered

Below their own elevated status.

 

Freaking morons

Consider yourselves

Lucky

Stronger language is not used

Express my true feelings

Towards you

Scumbags.

For you

Rank just above

Decaying matter

In my cosmos.

Author's Note

First attempt at a spoken word poem.

Reviews

[ANTO]

Powerful social commentary Therisa.
A micro-cosm of the snobbishness of some a certain set of people round the globe who cant see past their own nose. Until of course, it comes to their own door, then they're off setting up charities and foundations to help assuage their guilt.
Good to see you back T.

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the poem. It is direct and to the point. I like the strong statements. Would keep a audience entertain with these words. A excellent poem.
Coyote