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Kevin
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0 posted 2002-06-04 12:17 PM



In a world of competition
I sit unmotivated
Always asking for permission
Fearing how I am graded
Then they say that self worth starts in your own expectations
All my life I have been satisfying those of the nation
It makes no sense to regulate the masses to higher learning
All it does is water down the worth of paper we’re earning
So many kids are filing through another ‘merican business
They just take their piece of paper
Don’t ask why the hell is this
Necessary to make money in the modern day world
A little more for all the boys a little less for the girls
But we all think more is better
Its a happier life
Got to raise up a family
Got to impress a wife
We go on dates
And to relate
We wonder what are your dreams?
A question already answered
Upon all our TV screens
MTV cribs
Fancy cars
And nearly half of them driven
Jesus Christ?
No,  its the US dollar that’s risen
To the forefront of a nation where we march on like ants
Only checked by unheard voices and Dennis miller rants
Well I for one keep marching in this capital scene
There is no choice when you live draped in the
Red, White, Blue, and Green

© Copyright 2002 Kevin Bednarz - All Rights Reserved
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Deep in the heart
1 posted 2002-06-04 12:20 PM


Interesting write.  The green has become much too important.

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

Seymour Tabin
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2 posted 2002-06-04 01:46 PM


Kevin
Good write, enjoyed the read.

ethome
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3 posted 2002-06-04 01:48 PM


Kevin
This is indeed a thought provoking write. I enjoyed the read very much!

Nicole
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4 posted 2002-06-04 02:48 PM


You touch on a lot of very interesting, and valid points.  Very well done, Kevin!  
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