LowDown

As long as it makes you feel secure…
…try ganging up on me.

As long as you get wealthier…
…who cares what else you’ll be?

As long as it goes uncovered…
…go on and tell a lie.

As long as things are working…
…why bother asking why?

As long as we have rainbows…
…why not dismiss the rain?…

As long as there is mercy…
…why stop inflicting pain?


As long as you have allies
…who cares about being my friend?


As long as your ass is covered …
…who cares which way you bend?

-Monica Yocom. 2005