Standing knowingly blocking the street
the entrance the escalator
at the Federal Building
an international bank
a weapons manufacturer
the Israeli Consulate
The punishment starts
after the final notice to disburse
arms pulled behind the back
plastic zip ties go on
walk to the paddy wagon
the waiting the bumpy ride
without shock absorbers
the waiting the unloading
into cold concrete holding cells
surrendering coats belts
anything with a zipper or in a pocket
one hand shackled to the wall
of a cubicle until processing
the waiting
baloney on white bread
call the guard to piss in the stainless steel
toilet/sink combo in the middle of the room
every movement captured on surveillance cameras
Processing: interview waiting finger prints mug shot
the waiting
release after nine ten eleven hours
court date in hand
Court: appearance and continuance
appearance and continuance
appearance and continuance
Case dismissed Case settled with community service
(Repeat)