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Good Night John Boy

The allusion of truth Surrounds us each day It’s buried in the earth In the heart of the clay If only we could mold it Like the a sculptor would do We could probably make it in the loo Now I’m not saying it’s all do-do But if it's wearing a suit Then I would sue Cause a white-collar crime And the truth is not one They’ll never do time They’ll never come clean Their teeth are so white And squeaky clean Look to roof or down in the ditch If you want to hear the truth Cause we all ***** and ***** And labor on we must Otherwise we’ll go bust So forget the truth And trust in Ruth Good night John Boy…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 9/9/2013 4:35:00 AM
I see Karen was spot-on. Wonderful work! I like the message and I am glad you touched up on it. Well said as always. I'll check out another poem and then get to your narratives! Gosh I'm excited! Always, Laura
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Date: 8/28/2013 3:07:00 PM
A brainwashed society tricked to believe life is all about the daily grind to get the paycheck from one who will then get rich on the backs of the little people . Great use of "Good Night John Boy" to symbolize the satisfaction of all that hard work at the end of the day. Great way to tie it all together ...
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Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/28/2013 6:57:00 PM
Thanks Karen. I knew if anyone would get it it would be you.~Kilmer
Date: 8/26/2013 5:23:00 PM
Nice poem.... Cheers :) A~D
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Stephen Kilmer
Date: 8/26/2013 8:24:00 PM
Thanks A~D. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers to you as well.~Kilmer

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