While suffering continues

one has to wonder where

the TV cameras went to

that made us all aware.

Mass graves are still abundant

and Haitians want to know

while people die in silence

where did the whole world go.

We went to Massachusetts,

a Senate race was held

where voters pulled the levers in

the ways they were compelled.

That overrides starvation

that happens in the streets

of Haiti where so many are

still living under sheets.

We also had a snow storm

that kept us keyed for days,

we’re not real fond of weather

that interrupts our ways.

Schools were closed and we were forced

to cancel some events;

which overshadows people who

are waiting to get tents.

Some of us went on to sports,

the Super Bowl was played;

New Orleans won so now we had

to have a big parade.

The tickets cost an awful lot,

but gave us priceless times;

enjoyment gets our dollars while

the needy get our dimes.

You see the truth is we’ve moved on,

there’s many things at stake;

we watched reality too long

and now we need a break.

You’ll struggle with your hurricanes

while we go to the park;

our cameras will be over here

while you are in the dark.