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Protest Era Revisited
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Protest Era Revisited |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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( in the 60's I wrote a lot of protest poems and songs. Just wanted to see if I still have the knack) When I was young, my momma told me If I broke the law I'd be severly punished but I've Come to see a flaw. For those who think I'm wrong I would be Grateful if you'd find The time to answer some small questions Floating in my mind. Who killed Ronald and Nicole? That's what I'd like to know. The cops say it was O.J. The jury said, "Not so". And Johnny Cochran smiles as he Deposits all that dough So who killed Ronald and Nicole? I'd really like to know. 84 congressmen driving drunk Claimed congressional immunity. What phrase exists for all the simple Folks like you and me? Equality is here for all, Or that's the way they call it. Appears to me the ones set free All have the fattest wallets. Who killed Jon Benet, my friends? That's what I'd like to know. The cops think it's the parents. The rest say "I don't know." Will there be justice down the road Or will they let it go? So who killed Jon Benet, my friends? Not sure I'll ever know. They say you can't have God in school. To do it is a crime, While criminals plea bargain and Don't do a day of time. And criminals will sue you if You use excessive force And sue the penal system if They hate the dinner course. So what about Milosovitch? That's what I'd like to know And all the other sonsabitches Who raped Kosovo? Let's not forget Saddam Hussein, Who slaughtered friend and foe. So what about their punishment? I'm sure I'll never know. I hope that there's a heaven and I pray that there's a hell I hope that there's a judgement day There at the final bell. I hope accounts are settled and All debts made very clear. I hope it happens there because It doesn't happen here. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, I can say without a moments thought You have'nt lost your touch. And I can add I like this poem So very very much. Thank you for posting. |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
I agree with Seymour, Balladeer. Very well done. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Well done Balladeer and I agree, justice has to be served somewhere! |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Balladeer You could write about anything Or nothing just the same You have a knack for anything And everything is game And everybody everywhere loves your poetry For there's no one anywhere that doesn't love it less than me. Elizabeth |
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Alicat Member Elite
since 1999-05-23
Posts 4094Coastal Texas |
Yes, Balladeer, you do still have the knack. Kinda reminds me of something Shel Silverstein might pen, were he still here with us in body. Exemplary job, my friend Balladeer.  Alicat |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
So... Were you at Woodstock??? |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Thank you, Sy, Martie and Hoot for your kind words. Elizabeth, thanks for your poem. It's gonna take me an hour to decipher that last line! Alicat...just to be mentioned in the same sentence as my hero Shel is an honor. Thanks, pal. Nan...I was a little busy at the time. |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Balladeer, You've still got it man. And don't worry. . .all this will work out. Just gonna take a while. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Whenever accounts are settled, 'Deer one, your rewards should be many... If you ever lost the knack for making people stop and think, you've regained it with a vengeance. *S* Well done!! |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
If you ever get the answer to these questions, please let me know. I believe in justice..and God will take care of them. Your poem is a more of a song..get out your guitar and start strumming! If you want to march on some city, let me know..I'll follow the Balldeer!  |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer - Definitely well-stated. Makes me wonder sometimes if justice will be served. I'm sure the day of reckoning will come when they stand before the greatest Judge of all time ... no plea bargains ! Thanks for bringing this my way. ------------------ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
My sentiments exactly! And Yes, you do have a knack for creating masterpieces! Keep 'em coming! ------------------ Denise |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Have the knack? I would definitely say you still got it buddy! BRAVO!! ENCORE!! Excellent, lots of questions I'd like the answers to too. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
Makes ya wonder....great thought provoking piece 'Deer..... |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: With a knick Knack paddywack, give a dog a bone, this old man came rolling home... ooops, wrong 'knack'...*g*...but I don't think you lost it... HUSG ------------------ There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it... |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
Dear dove, You haven't lost your touch. signed: A hawk |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
Balladeer, this was excellent I don't think it is possible for you to lose anything. With your talent the mountains come to you and you continue to climb them with such ease. Your an artist of high caliber and I feel blest to be able to enjoy your minds creations. |
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