Anna Marie Rippey

September 17

Drug dealer went to court today
Jury said, "Guilty"
Judge gave sentence,
"20 years imprisonment"
For what?
All he did was collect his pay
For helping people feel good
He picked them up off the ground
He gave them what they wanted,
what they needed
He says it was his service to society
Bringing people up when they're down
Giving them something to help cope
It was more than just pushing dope
What gratitude! Where are they now?
After all he's done to serve mankind,
He's in the slammer serving time.

Keeping Secrets

Clandestine Coward!
Sulking shamefully
In your corner
What will They think
Nosy neighbors
Gabbing gossips?
Tossing, turning
Nights without sleep
Hide it, Everything
Say not one word
No one must know
Especially not
Braggart Brother
Keeping quiet
Never minding
All the new lines
Marking up your
Beautiful face
Clandestine Coward!
Sulking shamefully
In your corner