The truth is under duress while you refuse to confess.
Our lives you molest while behind your desk you rest,
You waste our time with a lawyer who can’t play chess.

When will you show us the True Form of Chief Burdess?

You conceal public records from those who have less,
while you release the same public records to the press.
To convince the public your department is not at recess.

When will you show us the True Form of Chief Burdess?

You made me your target while I had nothing left.
A piggy going to market surrounded by pests,
while you wear a badge that is worthless.

With all of the pain I have felt in my chest.
I know I am moving beyond this test.
I am no longer under burdess.

I can finally rest.

Legal Disclaimer: According to the City of Newton, IA Attorney Matthew Brick’s (Brick Gentry P.C.) 03 MAY 2022 correspondence, the Featured Image in this published creative writing piece does not exist. It is possible that this photo was in the same filing cabinet as the public records the City of Newton, IA Police Department concealed from the Author of this creative writing piece for approximately 433 days while producing evidence of violating Iowa Code Section 22.7(5.).

Featured Image: Chief of Police Robert Burdess of the City of Newton, IA Police Department