Thanks for the Protest

When I was hungry, you didn’t give me something to eat. But you did protest my hunger! You aren’t a hypocrite like those people who let me go hungry.

Thanks for the protest!

When I was naked, you didn’t clothe me. You were too  busy protesting my nakedness! Winter is coming, and I could really use some clothes, but thanks for the protest. You aren’t a hypocrite like those people who don’t care if I go naked.

Thanks again for the protest!

When I was sick, when I was in jail, when I was alone and elderly, you were a no-show.

But you protested my plight like the social justice champ you are.

Thanks for the protest!

It’s almost like you care.

copyright 2016 Christopher Donahue