From the Fishouse

I led a blind man astray this morning,
took him to the middle of an open field
then drove away.
I took candy from a child
then pushed him into a puddle.
I took change from a fat panhandler
then told the police to arrest her for loitering.

Tomorrow I’ll give a stranger the wrong directions
and won’t leave a tip after lunch.
I’ll misguide your children
and lie to the priest.
If there is anything else to do
you can count on me.
These are troubled times.