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All Checks No Balances

They tangle and they twist; wear diamonds on their wrist; Their security is spying; and they say that you are lying; You yelled and jeered and hissed; and now you’re on their list; And with their time they’re biding; till they keep you down and hiding

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 7/6/2009 12:21:00 AM
Impressive imagery! Good work! - jeremia
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Date: 3/10/2009 4:33:00 PM
Interesting perspective and timely poem given the global mess we're in. Much to think about here. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Karen
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Date: 3/9/2009 2:25:00 PM
Wonderful magery, Leonard. Love the title, too! Thanks for sharing, Carolyn
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Date: 3/5/2009 3:35:00 PM
A powerful piece my friend! God forbid we should be on their 'list.' ...trouble is, we probably already are... Best wishes, Keith
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