Suffocation

sunlight hiding
behind barricades
of smog
we like the rays
trapped three rows
deep
infant warriors
tattered uniforms
broken boots
broken dreams.

a myriad of humanity
hidden
by
fear
shout
silent whispers of support

night sweats
give way
to parched lips
and the dizzying aroma
of diesel fuel

menacing goon eyes
cloaked in borghese
croon to alien sophias
how dare you!

MOVE! GO!
but where?

token buses of
paltry good will
strand partisans of freedom

crowded rooms
streets
windows
corridors
minds

tying to find the space
to inhale
choking on my own naivety

feet standing on familiar ground
once again
suffocated
by the wall of indifference