Poetry month: Say what? (Day 14)

I scream
for people to make better choices about their own health
to scale back in their gross domestic consumption
to eat real food
to go outside and play
to plant a tree for every tank of gas
for bike lanes and libraries in every neighborhood
for one big coop (with a gym).

You scream
for lower taxes and less regulation of businesses
victory in the zero-sum competition for scarce resources
more fast food
bigger toys
more spectacular shows
rules that are clear and punishments severe
for one big going-out-of-business sale.

We all scream
for love
respect
a job well done
a hot meal
a cool beverage
a good night's sleep
someone to talk to who gets it.