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A Question of Value

They do dirty jobs without fuss
And bring to our culture a plus
We claim they're unfit
And upon them some spit
Yet illegals are better than us


Author's note: It's ironic that the people who promote family values would deport the parents of US citizens (children born in the US to alien parents).

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Therese Bacha

Date: 10/25/2018 2:57:00 PM

I love your title Duke, you just read a few of my poems, which lately i have not been on the Soup, just because i feel so neglected, there is a bunch and they write each others reviews. I enjoyed so much your reviews, they are so real and down to earth.I think i would like to know you better, and we will read and correspond together. If it is ok with you.Life in the US has become so difficult to find friends. Terry xo

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/28/2018 9:54:00 AM

Sure thing Terry. You are just as valuable and have as much important to say as does anyone here. Certainly more than I! We'll try to laugh and keep on trucking!!

Debbie Duncan

Date: 5/24/2017 9:35:00 PM

Hello, Duke, thank you for reading 6 of my poems. Ginkgo Biloba works for me :) But I take vitamins and drink warm lemon water with honey, turmeric, ginger for sore knee & chopped garlic too. You should check it out. :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/28/2018 9:52:00 AM

You are a very kind soul, Debby. We try to remain cogent and well as long as possible. Thanks for the suggestions.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/21/2015 1:52:00 PM

I think the last sentence is a blanket statement that is not exactly true. But I agree with your general message here, Duke.

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/28/2018 9:51:00 AM

I understand your comment and the way you took what I said. Women and children are fleeing from horrible conditions. The current "invasion" is actually an exodus from slavery of sorts.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/17/2014 7:39:00 AM

- Well written Limerick ! - Dear Duke, I will bring you beautiful wishes for Christmas - I hope you will get a lovely time with your family and friends - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort
Date: 10/28/2018 9:46:00 AM

We hope so. So little has changed in the past few years.