it's only monday

we chain
ourselves to the white
house
fence in protest to the long
work week.
we want the three
day weekend
to be permanently
part of our lives.
we made our placards
on sunday afternoon
after
going to Michaels
for a sixty per cent
off sale
on markers
and construction paper.
but we aren't really
chained
to the ancient wrought
iron fence.
we have Velcro
wrist bands
that can easily be
removed
and large coffees with
scones.
we yell out our complaints
across the manicured
lawn.
three day weekend
we chant over and over
again.
others join in.
a throng of like minded
tourists
cheer us on.
this lasts about five
minutes
until we're tear gassed
and dragged away
getting a wood shampoo
by the cop's baton.
and it's only
Monday.