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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
The motorcade, stopping before camera crews, and microphones, was as incongruous as a guffaw at a funeral. The surrounding buildings, derelict and time-worn as the few faces peering, confused, from mouldy doorways and flaking windowsills, were stark: tones of black, white, and grey- a dismal dream of some forgotten battlefield. The mayor, cloaked with a bonhomie born of a profound sense of self-worth, smiled, facing the cameras: yes, the city had concluded a mutually satisfying agreement with the developer. The area would be reclaimed, revitalised, refurbished, and released from the state of decay into which it had fallen. The one radical reporter who wished to question relocation of the low rental units, the rehab centre, the soup kitchens, was swept aside by smiling, applauding businessmen, anxious to escape such unsavoury environs. From "Anger in the Street" series "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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Kosmic888 Junior Member
since 2009-11-01
Posts 29Vancouver Canada |
This piece surely evokes strong imagery in this reader, and also a sense of frustration. The pacing is wonderful; almost felt like i was reading in slo-mo, nicely done.  |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
How incredibly well you caught the atmosphere, dear Jim. Claps on the shoulders, smiles and great words to impress the audience. No adherence to reality, just superficial fake glow to throw into blind eyes. They already count their votes and the public money that they will "wisely use" ... And the voice of truth and the despair of those who live in poverty as usual will be given little attention. If there was an award available here for this kind of poetry, I would give it to you for this powerful piece. Love, Margherita |
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Poetal Member
since 2009-11-09
Posts 74Texas, United States |
Was this in New Orleans? Sounds like it. You made this seem so real I felt as though I was there watching with you as you described the scene. Good work here. AL Inmon |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
that's the way it goes I truly enjoy you |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Your poems are very thought provoking, Jim. Though there are many who do not wish to confront some of these issues. There will come a time when they have no choice. Ida |
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AncientHippie Member
since 2009-10-15
Posts 411Surfing the Cosmic Flow |
Thank you all for sharing, and understanding my frustration. It is long past time that we stop pandering to our politicos, letting them go on their merry way, doing only what serves them or their masters. Sigh. Namaste, and Peace Jim "We are stardust: we are golden: and we've got to get ourselves back to the garden." --Joni Mitchell "Woodstock" |
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