A Tribute

He walked with determination

Right arm moving with his swaying body

Connected but not aiding in the effort

Right leg stiff and mechanical

Inefficiently working

I assume a daily walker

Early riser like myself

His body disabled

Never to be the same

But such a spirit

Moving foreword

Greeting another day

© Thomas Bergum2017

Bemoan This Generation

The lazy youth

Secure in self seeking pleasures

It’s said they have no heart for work

Just selfish thoughts and lounging ways

All you scoffers do this one thing

Rise before the morning dawn

Drive to the Dunkin’ Donuts den

And enter for coffee hot

Observe the efficient efforts flow

As three young works weave and move

Providing elder generations droves

To coffee and assorted rolls

They, who not stepping from their car

Expect a service fast no flaw

Now tell me who the self seekers be

The youth but paid a nominal fee

Or the elders wrapped in a cushioned seat

Whisked off in comfort to a job

That pays more in one day

Then Dunkin’ Kids do in two weeks

© Thomas Bergum 2017