Ron Gavalik

Ron Gavalik Jan 2020

Many Twitter profiles
have statements that read:
“My tweets do not speak for my employer.”
I suggest revising those statements to read:
“My employer does not speak for me.”
After all, who is the master
of your 80 years on this Earth?
I'm rooting for you.

–Ron Gavalik

Ron Gavalik Dec 2019

Grasp and Pull

When the proles see in reds,
the rich lose their heads.
Bathed in the blood of villains,
workers dance and laugh,
they **** and love.
****** are redeemed.
Books are embraced.
Drink is consumed.
The blue-green Earth,
after such a long abuse,
is finally reclaimed.

#violence #justice #nature #environment #wealth #workers #earth

Ron Gavalik Dec 2019

privilege

I’m a *****
who sells himself
for the privilege of food.
Existing in your world
of surface beauty
and splendor,
that’s the only payday
I’ve ever known.

–Ron Gavalik

#***** #payday #slavery #slave #splendor #privilege

Ron Gavalik Dec 2019

Vacuum

You have more power
than you realize
The problem is
you're more worried
about gossip
and hatred of neighbors
Therefore you stay apart
and never come together
That power is lost

–Ron Gavalik

#notmeus #power #together #gossip #hatred #solidarity

Ron Gavalik Nov 2019

Quiet Satisfaction

Sometimes we crush a bug
in self-defense.
Other times we crush bugs
in annoyance.
However, there are times
when we go out of the way
to step upon a lesser life form.
Such ******* arouses
a sadistic pleasure
we cannot savor or even admit
in civilized society.

–Ron Gavalik

#sadism #arouse #dominate #savor #pleasure #society

Ron Gavalik Nov 2019

Be Upright

Keep your back straight
when walking in the rain.
You'll have a better view
of the frightened rats
who scurry for the salvation
you've already found
within yourself.

–Ron Gavalik

#scurry #rats #frightened #truth #salvation #rain

Ron Gavalik Nov 2019

It adds definition

Sidewalks and lovers
grow discolored
from unsuspected joys,
tormenting stampedes,
and the spilled blood
they endure.
It happens slowly
over time.

–Ron Gavalik