" Packed Full "
by Suzán Jiván
Mom & Mom-
Mom Suzán
Packed full of warnings
fraught by evidence laws
needing strong overhauls
suffering scrums
as sidewalks crumble
by the dozens
outside of night clubs
never meant for the young
having thrown punches
once known as "discovery"
like "supposed-to-bes"
upon entering pleas of "not guilty"
crushes of people turning angry
losing patience releasing statements of rage
being denounced as "fake"
coming under investigation
stashed under the table
making unsubstantiated claims
blaming prior administrations
advocating long-awaited changes
copies obtained as legislated mandates
estranging states draining outrage
tightening sanctions at staccato paces
threatening retaliation sanctuary spaces
secured in vain...
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