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wayoutwalt
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since 1999-06-22
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TEXAS (it's all big)

0 posted 2001-10-14 06:13 PM


21st century is gone and dead
we’re all just living inside our heads

look at all the people
here today
gone tomorrow
and no one’s left
to feel no sorrow

I’m on my nerves
I’ve learned the beat path well
And all the work of violent men
Keep me inside my cell

Don’t step so lightly
Love is flowers
Raining thorns
Let the blood run
Through your horns

Roots of madness
Clinging ghosts
Angry angels
Claim their hosts

It’s the day of the wedded dead
And the J.O.P. is in my head

Be my ghost
Let’s make the most
It’s the end of eternity

My ears are severed
My fingers are levers
On a board of destruction
Pull down one finger
And the bombs will boom
Watch the four star generals
Run out of the room

When the missile explodes
The silly string will flow
And the world population
Will want to know
Why we didn’t tie
dye our brains down
when we were still in love
look up and see what’s
coming from above!


© Copyright 2001 Walt Burns - All Rights Reserved
Kit McCallum
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1 posted 2001-10-14 06:32 PM


"Roots of madness
Clinging ghosts
Angry angels
Claim their hosts"

Oh my, Walt ... a very poignant piece, full of amazing phrases, very much enjoyed!  

Best wishes,
/Kit

sunshinemist
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since 2001-09-29
Posts 595
Fl. sunshines early mist
2 posted 2001-10-14 06:43 PM


A very good one, Walt.   Enjoyed your images and words.
             ~hugs~

smiles ~Marie~

Keep the Faith

cruz
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since 2000-07-18
Posts 282
Dallas,Texas USA
3 posted 2001-10-15 12:44 PM


cool lines...

"Be my ghost
Let’s make the most
It’s the end of eternity"


"Will want to know
Why we didn’t tie
dye our brains down
when we were still in love
look up and see what’s
coming from above!"

i like these thoughts, they stir up so much.
well done.

elisaseyes
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since 1999-07-15
Posts 196
fort worth texas
4 posted 2001-10-15 02:08 PM


It seems lonely and desolate when there are no people.
JulieAnn
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Earth 3rd Rock from the sun!!
5 posted 2001-10-15 03:39 PM


Grim but good.....I like your style...
Dark Angel
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6 posted 2001-10-15 10:33 PM


This is great Walt.... Love the images!

Maree  

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7 posted 2001-10-15 10:41 PM


Walt.....this follows your pen name perfectly.  It is way out,  but good too.
thanx.

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