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If I Had My Druthers
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If I Had My Druthers |
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XOx Uriah xOX Senior Member
since 2006-02-11
Posts 1403Virginia 
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The world does not want my kind around. The kind, to leave the beaten path. You must walk in line and keep the pace... 'else feel society's wrath. No wanderers , searchers or questioners... Individuality is a sin. But...If I had my druthers... I druther not fit in. I do whatever it takes to get the coon... There are no two days the same. I may labor in fields or piles of dung... But I shall not play their game. They promise...POSISTION They promise... WEALTH A FUTURE ....securely sealed. But...if I had my druthers... I druther never yield. Society no longer concerns itself... with the honest, hardworking poor. Its best to stab your friend and cheat your neighbor... and gather all that one can store. It matters not how loyal and true... How decent and down to earth ... Today, the limits of your...consumption... Is how we judge one's worth. Dont step beyond the guidelines ! Of individuals, we've no need. The gutters are filled with poets... 'Tis CONSUMERS that we breed ! Climb the ladder...to a hole in the ground. Our motto... Gather unto Self ! Life is not worth living... if one should lack in wealth. Heaven forbid ...that one should show... that perhaps a bit he lacked. You're judged by the type of car you drive... and the styles upon your back. If you cannot OWN....its best to Rent... At least you'll make a ... Showing. Carefully hide the payment books... to keep anyone from knowing. Go in debt...body and soul ! Don't forget...You have one goal ! From the cradle...to the tomb... You must consume ! Consume ! CONSUME ! There are no limits to your wants... Never content with what you have. Satisfied...I watch...amazed ! I shake my head and laugh. I'd surely never trade my life... For any that I see. Yes, If I had my druthers... I druther I be Me. I'll teach my son to find his own way... and not to walk in step. Be an Individual ! Struggle 'neath their grip ! No... it's not a case of ego, That I would have him be like me... It's just that...if I had my druthers... I druther he be Free ! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
"I'll teach my son to find his own way... and not to walk in step. Be an Individual ! Struggle 'neath their grip ! No... it's not a case of ego, That I would have him be like me... It's just that...if I had my druthers... I druther he be Free ! " So...besides writing terrific poetry, you trap racoon, too???? You are a woodsman through the forest of greed! ...*hugs*.....jo |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
once again in agreement. good write. martyjo |
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StevenS Senior Member
since 2005-09-21
Posts 945L. A. (Lower Alabama) |
I just wanna jump up and shout when I read your lines Uriah. You truly epitomize the spirit of poetry. Bravo again! |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
"Yes, If I had my druthers... I druther I be Me." You did it again Uriah! Wonderful! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
You are an excellent writer and this is a perfect example of good art. |
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