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You Crane, In Vain

You crane, your neck
To follow
Our cash

You crane, your neck
To see were 
It went

You crane, your neck
And know that
It’s trashed

They spend our checks
Pocket’s
Picked and spent

You crane, your head
When they say
Trust us

You crane, your head 
For some
Truth to glean

You crane, your head
At blatant
Injustice

War zones turn red
From dollars
Once green

You crane, your neck
At their
Power schemes

You crane, your neck
To have
A say

You crane, your neck
At youth’s
Broken dreams

As the bombs wreck
Their light
Fades away

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Bill Baker

Date: 9/28/2023 11:43:00 PM

War is hell, David. It takes lives and breaks lives. Thanks for sharing your thoughts through your mindful poetry, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 9/26/2023 6:53:00 AM

I like Gershon's comments on this one Dave. It's starting feel like we are being led and bled like cattle to the slaughter. However, I do think that Russia has unofficially declared war on the U.S., so as far as the war in Ukraine goes, we have to support them and pray that no one goes nuke here.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/23/2023 9:24:00 PM

You crane your neck. You steal my check. After a little whitewash, my finances you wreck!

The Situation

Date: 9/23/2023 3:34:00 PM

You point at mindful things and they made it worth reading. Good work.

Christina Bowring

Date: 9/23/2023 2:39:00 PM

A very powerful, poignant and thought provoking poem David. So well written. The last few lines, in particular, have a great impact on the reader. The powers that be should read this. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/23/2023 11:12:00 AM

David,,a comment that shows how much you care about humanity! This thing about war has to end. Other countries asking for our troops is a big NO for me.. Worse is people coming here asking for billions of dollars.Thank you for blessing me with your comments. There is something very special about you! Pangiexx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/23/2023 10:29:00 AM

Never trust anyone who says, "Trust Me."