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A Four Minute Warning

A Four Minute Warning A light shining from the sky A deafening scream from the town near by A flashing light A shooting flame Seems like the Russians again Screaming shouting cries of pain But the innocent have committed no crime But the UN fortunate reality Of being born in the wrong time Bresnew, Reagan, they all the same Ignorant of the result Of the final phase of their game The effects? Not even god can tame The arms race Who’s the best? A race to the death isn't a quest One day they will see That all there fantasy power money and fame Will only get them 4 minutes in this game

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 1/25/2016 7:27:00 PM
GEORDIE, Excellent poem, Awesome flow. Luv ** SKAT **
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Date: 4/26/2011 6:53:00 AM
It's a damn shame all this greed and the killing over resources, a double edged sword, killing to reduce population and to get more for those who don't die, if they would only learn to share, TWO years olds learn this but apparently NOT governments. Light & Love
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