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wordwizard
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since 2003-09-08
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on the way to next world

0 posted 2011-02-22 01:41 PM


periodically
social repairs
inflict a human toll
We do this now and then
stop to check
reasons for insane acts
clear for one
obscure for you
its a fools mask
pulled away from an arid face.

Differences between ruled
and the docile
hanging onto power
one applies force
against the very people
who supported
do this now then
wonder how one lingers on
what it takes to remain
for so many years

with the illusion of benefits
is this what life is like
wearing costumes on every visit
striking our own people
there will be an audience
of souls at the end
of every game
another throw of die
and the player who loses
is pushed off the board



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easy1
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since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209
Southeastern USA
1 posted 2011-02-22 03:06 PM


An engaging write and an interesting read. Somewhat difficult to reply as you intimate at words from political leaders as varied as Thomas Jefferson to Pol Pot. There is also some frustration at the elderly, which from a certain perspective is understandable.
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