abuse no.1

why is forgetfulness the plague of our alley?

i don't want to cause a scene,

but you should get out of your skin.

"should, must, do."

it's not that you must,

but that you should

and if you knew, you would.

you need to look beyond mere view

it is of impending urgency

to avoid perilous tragedy.

not for you,

for them.

they need you.

look at them.

no, i mean look at them right now.

do you notice a hunched down back?

eyes that won't rise? 

a scratched up head, so on goes the hat?

what about an apology?

a sorry for all the crimes they never commit,

sorry awake, sorry at night.

pay attention, pay attention.