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Harsh Year
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(Once again, I'd love to thank our dearest Ron for dedicating all his heart to making this family shine!  I am proud to forever say Passions feels like a second family to me, which Iall my brothers and sisters I love so much!)Harsh Year By: Noah Eaton 10/7/03 Solicitors creeped up on my lawn I pulled out the warning sign Added myself to the no-call list The garbage has been brewed in oregano Bouillon so sweet as Brunswick stew A sugar-free saccharin Gobstopper Until you can taste the ersatz presidency Like rubber cement airplane food Watch your freedom's privilege stripped away Like the jumping legs of a grasshopper Like a faithful boy's second wind... Recall this total recall, I beseech When will we take the time to practice what we preach? Hand me a mirror So I can recognize these faces I knew the whole damn thing was a lie from the start Recalcitrant rebuses ruthlessly bashed against our skulls All men are created equal a truth no one buys The truth's hidden in Clue's confidential folder Frozen like flies in ice cubes while we're baptized with lies Invade boundaries, steal the oil, double toil and trouble Father, educate, hypnotize their children as their own Forget what your parents taught you, you're one of us Save your own keister and blame it on the other meister Recall this total recall, I beseech When will we take the time to practice what we preach? Hand me a mirror So I can recognize these faces I'll never believe that crap That it takes war to make peace Don't you notice their callous handshakes Half-baked stale-cake coconut-shaving smiles? Flick off your thick opinion, slick wick Or you'll get dixie-chicked Don't ask what you can do for your country, ask only what the country can do for them Recall this total recall, I beseech When will we take the time to practice what we preach? Hand me a mirror So I can recognize these faces The papers won't lie, but they hesitate to tell the truth Kobe Bryant and Rush Limbaugh hog the news While breaking ice shelves and others personal hells Get dragged down to page 26AA Movie production companies warring over the rights To Jessica Lynch and a sniper creep Back me up and forget the rest They call it democracy but we're all just ashes Recall this total recall, I beseech When will we take the time to practice what we preach? Hand me a mirror So I can recognize these faces Radio goes solo, oh no Rove drives the entire ozone Amber Alert, red alert Every few seconds, the sirens hurt Leave us alone or you will pay Otherwise if you want to spill blood, be my guest The true "weapons of mass destruction" Is not some botulinum in a vial It is anger, hatred, and manipulation There goes the neighborhood, there goes the next All for one and one for all We won't have it any other way Bow down to me or I'll push you around I'll silence you, I'll suppress you to the cold ground Recall this total recall, I beseech When will we take the time to practice what we preach? Hand me a mirror So I can recognize the faces I once knew... This has been another harsh year When will we have the ears to hear? This has been another harsh year When will we have the ears to hear? I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sun set and I perceive ***Live*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (10-08-2003 12:44 AM).] |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Nice, Noah. It kinda reminds me of Peter, Paul and Mary singing "Where have all the flowers gone?" Lots of truth here..gentle smile |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah, I enjoy your social commentary and the historical account of the past year in review.  --and I did save it! I don't have to pop back in this time and announce to the world that I forgot to save it the first time 'round! lolWonderful write, my friend! You are a brain with a heart! lol  Luvvums 'n huggums, Linda |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
This has been another harsh year When will we have the ears to hear? This has been another harsh year When will we have the ears to hear? very well thought and penned,,,, |
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SharaRose Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2501Somewhere out there~ |
Wow I loved this. I liked the way social issues were talked about, and so true we all have to learn to practice what we preach, and hold the mirror to ourself. Like Micheal Jackson's song--- Man in the Mirror..we gotta make that change. love, and hugs to you, Terri~  Of sound, and speech let all lift the hearer! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi Noah, and I have to tell you that these feelings are now worldwide, since leaders have joined forces. It's an era of helplessness and insecurity, which you depicted in the questions here, but it's not confined to the US alone. There are regular people in every country asking these same questions...but it seems the leaders have no ears to hear. Many thanks for this poem, lil brother, as it is so very true, so very....~S~ Accept these small gifts from my gypsy heart ~S~ |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Rock-on my brother, stand on your box and tell the world how it is! peace and love! ~ARH |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
You are awesome, such a mind, heart and soul for expressive feelings and wonderful music. Astounding write |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free".Ignorance is bliss to those who refuse to see.The search for enlightenment is both a blessing and curse.As I approach the twilight of my life I am gladdened by the knowledge that there are intellectuals like you who will carry the tourch into the future.God bless you and give you courage. paladin |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free".Ignorance is bliss to those who refuse to see.The search for enlightenment is both a blessing and curse.As I approach the twilight of my life I am gladdened by the knowledge that there are intellectuals like you who will carry the tourch into the future.God bless you and give you courage. paladin |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Noah, you've put words to the thoughts and frustrations of many...well done.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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