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Behemoth Radio (24,000TH POST)
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Behemoth Radio (24,000TH POST) |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 Behemoth Radio By: Noah Eaton 3/28/03 Students, here’s your 20th Century history review test Question One: What did Sinclair Lewis used to say? Can you please repeat the question, my mind has been spending half an hour in a hundred cathedrals, and my knowledge of the material has withered away Thought we wouldn’t have this in America Book burnings, broken windows and oligarchy They call this the land of the free When we used to take pride in our history… Next thing your Dixie Chicks CDS Are crushed into smitherines Cumulus Media slaps you in the face You’re just a travellin’ vagabond on KRMD And Bush is having champagne With Tom Hicks and Lowry Mays backstage As Clear Channel swallows the grass-roots Pushing all their protestors away There goes the last DJ… Like Tom Petty said… There is poison streaming through the vulture transmissions Send an S.O.S for the last free American What’s the use to Rage Against The Machine? When there’s no watchdog running the tower? Father used to turn on AM Radio Listen to Dobie Grey soothe his soul Seemed freedom of choice was so easy You were never even forced to do what you were told Now his sons spend much of their damn lives Finding a college station through the FM static While the Clear Channel chairman Pulls at the other end like a behemoth There goes the last DJ… Like Tom Petty said… There is poison streaming through the vulture transmissions Send an S.O.S for the last free American What’s the use to Rage Against The Machine? When there’s no watchdog running the tower? Meanwhile, the journalists are running down the streets Being chased by Rally for America colleagues Before they even finish their claims… Meanwhile, they hold up the Telecommunications Act Saying you shall not deny he who must be named Or you’ll be silenced till you testify to our names… New and coming artists wait in the coffee shop By the train station Patiently to gain airplay Without circuiting their concert divisions If the telemarketers provide the greeting cards Are the provisions offered by the party? I think the punch has been spite With some sort of rare disease… There goes the last DJ… Like Tom Petty said… There goes the last DJ… I think I’ll listen to gospel at the church instead… There is poison streaming through the vulture transmissions Send an S.O.S for the last free American What’s the use to Rage Against The Machine? When there’s no watchdog running the tower? Meanwhile I’ll hold this guitar Keep wearing my Shakira T-shirt Meanwhile I’ll keep playing Even when I’m never heard… "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-28-2003 08:24 PM).] |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
 CONGRATULATIONS NOAH!! 24,000 wonderful poems and replies! A wonderful poem to mark this milestone. ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Even when I’m never heard… Oh, you are heard sweet friend, you are heard. Congratulations on your wonderful writing and I look forward to reading more and more...and..more.....lol hugs, Chris  "Hope" is the thing with feathers- |
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Ericc Member Elite
since 2003-01-31
Posts 4178 |
This is powerful Noah. You have such a strong voice. Eric |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Noah... I hear you. I relate. I understand and sympathize with you and every musician/songwriter out there who simply wants/needs to do what they are meant to do with their art -- share it -- but have no outlet, for the "channels" are no longer "clear". Only the future is... all too clear... A hearty congratulations and a bravo with kudos for both being you and for continuing to stand up and exercise your freedom of speech and thought for the benefit and well-meaning of all! -MVS You CAN make a difference: http://educate-yourself.org/ [This message has been edited by MARK V SHELDON (03-28-2003 10:56 PM).] |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
Noah, I haven't been here in a while and I sure have missed this wonderful gift you have. This is surely and purely magnificent. I get the point and you did this so well. As always, you shine. Great work. Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. L.S |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
There goes the last DJ~ maybe so, but we've got you babe! Congratulations Noah~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Keep on playing, my friend Your music will be heard And your talents will only keep growing You are brilliant Congratulations, and a big hug Liz |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Can you please repeat the question, my mind has been spending half an hour in a hundred cathedrals, and my knowledge of the material has withered away Thought we wouldn’t have this in America Book burnings, broken windows and oligarchy They call this the land of the free When we used to take pride in our history… ================================= Quite the poem for quite the milestone... Noah...you are the King of the Keyboard  Conrats on your landmark post and kudos for all your enthusiatic replies. Well done groovy poet dude "and when we get to the pearly gates ... |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Noah, Quite informative, enjoyed. |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Noah...you have been heard...and your comments resonate...congrats on 24000 posts.. believe in what your heart feels... |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
congrats on 24000 posts and thanks for taking the time out to read my work..you're the best! i'm not very familiar with the references you used here but i do understand your intent....keep trying? remember, you have the Passions family to fall back on, no matter what... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice as usual...James |
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Ivy Rose Senior Member
since 2001-12-29
Posts 1300MA, USA |
CONGRATULATIONS, NOAH!!! This was a different poem than you usually do; but every bit as good. ***Ivy Rose |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Thanks for the modern day history lesson! You rock, dear poet! ---and so does this, your 24,000 Post!!! Love & hugs, Linda |
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edh Member
since 2003-03-26
Posts 111 |
Thanks Noah. What a truly beautiful piece of art and also song. I will be reading and posting more in the near future. Much Peace Love and Joy to you |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
A wonderful poem and powerful statement related through it Noah..... so true when it comes to picking up small channels on the network these days. May you write thousands more   |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
CONGRATULATIONS NOAH you are always heard....  L~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
congs!!!!!!!!!!!i love reading your poems!!!!!!!! |
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