CITIZEN THERESE ATKINS
By Kenvil Atkins
Milwaukee Froedtert Hospital
September 24, 2021, Dear Mama
hope
this poem meets you wellI am
sorry to have to report to you that Therese
fell sick, she is laying at Froedtert Hospital
Mama, you should see what they had done to
her, went there for treatment but got a death verdict
They decided to let her die slowly on her death bed,
but Therese tough like nails would not die Mama the
neurosurgery team said Therese had a poor prognosis, who
were they
talking about They said the facility submitted additional
documentation
to the lynching of my Therese Claiming the very first favorable Final
analysis decision was a rush job done by the directors Mama the first final Analysis decision is by
QIO, why did QIO submit another forthwith Mama those licensee practitioners practicing medicine
condemn her husband with their lies They claim that they receive a request for a different
licensed practice on the Therese case Their final determination about the quality of the medical
care for Therese is now positive
Nothing to gain here Mama the requester has prevailed and can topple the QIO, shame yes Mama
that is exactly what happens when you play favorites and have the respect of a person Mama the
pen is mightier than the sword, words from the poet will live on forever trust me
Send us your story says QIO our goal is to improve the overall quality of healthcare, please you
have done Therese wrong this one-sided person interview cannot be your answer No witnesses to
collaborate or support the unfound accusation your decision is a blatant scam Dear Mama, I weep
and cry out loud for Therese I even threatened to sue, for them to act They provided the
treatment to Therese because she won't and refused to die Mama, they don’t know Therese if they
did they
would treat her with respect and love I pray for a curse on the bad ones forever Mama what they
cherish most will be taken away from them in the twinkling of an eye They will long for mercy in
their trials but receive none until they ask Therese for forgiveness
Sorry to trouble you with such bad news Mama, but you know Therese her loving kindness Yes
that and the direct route to the God of Abraham which we serve forever bye Mama
THIS POEMS STORY
She sought help from them all they were willing to give her was a death sentence, they plaid judge
and jury at her bedside, the Lord Jehovah raise her from the ashes and place her in the land of
plenty, almighty God Jehovah be praised forever - there is plenty of evil done under God\'s heaven.
MY ST. LUCIA MOTHER ST. LUCIA
By Kenvil Atkins Poem
Upon my mother’s breast, I heard the blackbird sing this song
Blessed is the land that gave me plenty a sweet harvest morn
Growing and pondering as to what will become my heritage
Mother St. Lucia's creole motherland in the middle of the sea
Rising to touch the heavens yes who can compete with thee
Palms trees swaying in the wind vegetables that have not seen
Green valley’s high hills with sandy beaches as white as barley
Bountiful catches of net fishes beef pork game and chicken
From the North from the South from the East from the West
One people one color strange conviction covering the land
Our past heritage lingers the Caribs and Arawak were their first
In a nation of diversity such gracious people as united we stand
Our strength is not our weakness for love of life Island of beauty
Give and take bathing in the light of God's love sharing in his glory
Amen Virgin mother St. Lucia How I love thee
Give me a home where mosquito roam and people live under a dome, time flies by no one ask
why it\'s just their kind of living, proud people, kind people, strong people of one nationality. Come
to St. Lucia you too can be blended in a place of rest, walking in the footstep of ancestors like the
Caribs and the Arawak
THE LITTLE SHOP ON PWINDAYKYE LANE
Yes we’re open patron Cecilia shouted to the fisherman on his way to Pwindaykye
Dry saltine biscuits, soda pop by the bottle, Sardines by the cans, all pile up high
It stood on the crossroad, on the corner of the highway that stretches a mile wide
Nestled under the chestnut tree, overlooking Safe’s place above the guava field
A little run-down shack it was, but to Cecilia, this was Luvina’s place of business
It stood mighty tall and its popularity spread throughout the shores of Pwindaykye
Fisherman on their way to Pwindaykye stayed long enough to stack up on dry biscuits
Sheep, Goats, and Cows lived in harmony with the little shop on Pwindaykye lane
Through the window, you can see the tracks that lead down to the river Channels
Once in a while, old man Safe leads his prize cows to pasture near the little shop on Pwindaykye
Lane
For my aunt Cecilia's breadbasket to the needy.
A BAD CANE
Two Milwaukee City Cops
Beware the streets after the sun goes down vultures prey on this side of town
Two cops came to me one night one on my left and one on my right
But wait a while and hear my story I kid you not I felt no glory
One o clock and all is well I started heading straight to hell
The road was narrow the sign was clear to my surprise they did not care
Their squad car moves slow and steady for one mile it creeps on the ready
They plaid that game for quite a while I thought my God they’re dead already
Using the only space left by them I had to try they saw my intentions
To move ahead but they denied I found out quickly they could drive
They played their game yet for a while then move aside and let me by
Their flashing lights I quickly saw I thought for sure they wanted more
I told myself this is a joke but cautiously I pull alongside the oak
Two city cops came up to my truck one on my right and one on my left
Show me your licensee one said to me I know not why but I comply
Into my pocket, I reach being careful not to itch twitch, or fetch
In their fancy black suit, they step up like foxes perching on their game
With flash in hand, she searches my truck not telling me boy that sucks
I look her up from head to toe she looks like Larry Curly or Moe
Let see your licensee she rudely back and what is inside that sack
Whose truck is this I heard him say my truck I said that no show
What is my crime I softly ask you to tail a cop now sit don’t go?
What was I to do if I told the cop to drive any slower would be to stop?
He took my lice since they both step away a sorry pair I had to say
Five minutes later he walks much straighter there are posted signs he said
Yes, signs for me and not for you being a cop that makes me blue
You clean he said now you can go to him I said I must report
Your names I said I must have they look at me and then he said
My name is Kane the badge the same thinking for a moment then I sight
Was it not Kane that kill Abel that night, so I quickly said goodnight?
Beware the streets after the sun goes down vultures prey on this side of town
KILLING TIME
HELLO WELCOME ABOARD