Snake on Staff

Written by C Hues

July 7, 2023

Snake in the clinic.
No Rod of Asclepius.
Traitor on the staff.

Insomnia

Written by C Hues

July 4, 2023

Going to sleep now.
Going to sleep now—still up.
Sleeping now…At work.

The 4th for the Forgotten

Written by C Hues

July 4, 2023

Serving with distinction and bravery limitless;
Color wasn’t a concern, so it was claimed.
Yet vets still denied their rights and benefits—
Waiting on Godot for those wounded and maimed.

Fireworks go off, it triggers the fear.
Come back to America to those that want America back—
Forgetting the greatest G.I.s who didn’t fit the bill, didn’t get the bill cause they were black.
Independence Day is for those denied, who you won’t see or hear.

Before the 4th

Written by C Hues

July 2, 2023

Early fireworks.
Waking me up before work.
Thank you, new alarm.