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I hear that the era of dog whistle politics is over

Good

Now everyone can hear the ear splitting quiet I hear everyday

The refusal to say thank you 

Or good morning

The near silent command to step aside 

As pets walk by and the screaming crush of grass under my shoe 

The silken sound of help being slid into a pocket out of reach

The gentle lap of the waves of resentment 

(that also tickle my toes while I reach high)

That yet rises above the thunderous uplift of the sky

The cold slapping sound of forgotten invitations

The distant babbling brook of the public, yet private, prattle of peers

The humming of doubt

The surprising whoosh of waiting

That low and slow thudding backbeat

Of uncertain hearts