Ruskie the raccoon
Whistling a patriotic tune
Was not amused
Wondering if Ruskie was being used
Being sent into battle
Like a cow in a herd of cattle
Just a piece of meat
Performing a theatrical feat
Wearing a mask
During this murderous task
Going on what is called a special op
Ruskie’s power play could not be stopped
Not even by an international cop
Throat now felt parched
As Ruskie marched
In the woods
Thinking what he was doing was incredibly good
Water was found
From a canteen filled in the last town
Ruskie came upon a child
Acting calm in the forestry wild
Honestly, the youngster said
“I want one day to wed
Cannot do that if I am dead”
Listening Ruskie did hear
Encouraging Ruskie to shed a tear
Knowing his life was filled with cheer
Putting down the weapon
Ever so upset tin
Reaching out his ‘forgive me hand’
As was the plan
The youth retaliated with a jam
A knife into Ruskie’s ribs
From the utensil hidden in the children’s cribs
There Ruskie died
All due to someone somewhere lied
Next time you see the police chalk
Remember death does not come from peaceful talk
And reflect upon what happen to Ruskie the Racoon
Whistling a war tune
Insured he would be home soon
About the Creator
Marc OBrien
Barry University graduate Marc O'Brien has returned to Florida after a 17 year author residency in Las Vegas. He will continue using fiction as a way to distribute information. Books include "The Final Fence: Sophomores In The Saddle"
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