Bosses, Landlords and God

There will always be
Those above who are in love
With their own tenuous position,
Hateful,
Desirous of such authority,
Such aloof condemnation,
As it works toward
Dubious validation
Of a fragile ego.

Stand in line.
Eyes down.
Chest out.
Never speak.
Hold your breath.
Wait your turn.
Never question.
Take it like a man.

A cold, calculated letter of rejection.
A condescending smile.
5 day rent notices.
Expired licenses.
Bureaucratic citations.
Yearly reviews.
Pink slips.
Reevaluations.
Forced early retirement.
Fine print.
10 commandments.
Bosses, landlords and God:

Anyone who looks down on you
Is not worth looking up to.