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The Circus of Freedom

This land of the free, a circus it's become. Freedom to argue, and offend everyone. A world that's full of, "What's in it for me?" Mouths are so busy, that eyes cannot see. Murderers, rapists, taken care of in prison. While our veterans, struggle for a living. Trees and animals, get pro bono defense. While a human life, is a convenient dispense. Criminals cry "victim", police seen corrupt. How long do we let, this volcano erupt? Priorities skewed, a world in despair. The question remains.. Are we beyond repair?

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Howard Tunick

Date: 9/13/2015 10:30:00 PM

It is beginning to seem so.

Pam Deremer

Date: 7/31/2015 6:10:00 PM

I really enjoyed your poem!

Kl Williams
Date: 7/31/2015 6:36:00 PM

Thank you Pam! :)

Howard Tunick

Date: 7/31/2015 12:48:00 PM

Katie, you summed it up. We have like ideas and speak the same language. Pessimist that I am I fear your last line really sums it up. If you are so inclined, please see my poems: The Edge, Samsara, and Little Boy. You will see how we think alike. Very good submission. I enjoyed reading it and had this tremendous sense of, "See, I'm not the only one...".

Kl Williams
Date: 7/31/2015 1:03:00 PM

Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I did read your poems as well, and you are correct in our like thinking. :)