shockwave

not the 30-yard dash
but the one taking 30 years
to instill actions of hatred
the purpose: to converse

not the helpful aid
but the outreaching hand
so generous to offer cool water
and backstabbing with a heated word.

not the general good and general opinion
but the race-defined comments
winning votes off the back
of rednecks and ignorant rascals.

not the glistening smile
but the moment of terrible fear
that defines the sheer intensity
with that the shockwave has hit me.