Upstanding - Exploring Brokenness: Poetry on Pain, Anger, and Human Flaws

Upstanding

He fancies himself
A fine person,
Upstanding member of
His community,
A family man of
Excellent moral character,
Responsible, productive,
A good friend to
Those who know him.

He stands on a
Dusty strip of land
In the glaring, hot sun,
Shouting angrily at
Frightened children,
Who know nothing else
But that they and their
Loved ones have
Nothing to eat.

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Poetry by Guy Farmer