who dares to be a judge
of the single mother
whose shoulders are kissed
by a second stranger this week

of the foolish girl who
has forgotten to hold herself
from being dragged into the crowd
or her lover, busy showing
himself in front of others
awaiting someone's approval

does anyone dare to condemn
the drunken father whom others
with power over him, give him
eight-hour threats that he is
a hair's breadth from misery