War on Want

Homeless man, beer can in his fist,

‘Buck Fush’ sticker stuck where

His eye should be.  This peace rally’s

In his bedroom.  Words boom;

Pit bull blanket flinches.  Each speech

Bangs on his hangover.

 “Yeah, nor’i my name Tony Bear!

S’right, yer-shite-yer,” he slurs.

“Whar’is me name?” Pokes can lamely –

“Yo’, yer no fockin’ friend o’mine sunshine.”