Serving Mammon

Yes, it has been in the news

And from reliable sources, too.

For some people it's all about

The worship of money and revenue.

Certain Trumplicans maintain

That some of us are really dispensable

And ought to sacrifice our lives.

Such ideas are reprehensible!

They say that we who are up there in age

Ought to do our part to save

The world by going to work every day,

Even though it could mean the grave.

By working during the current pandemic,

We can keep the economy going.

Never mind the lives that are lost;

Just keep that money flowing.

"Come on, Grandpa and Grandma," they say,

"Do this for your grandkids now.

They will love your noble gesture."

And then they bow to their sacred cow.

Money over human lives:

That's what this is all about.

If you think that's a good idea,

Then go to work, but count me out!

-by Bob B (3-29-20)