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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Orozco Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 12:21 AM
Impressive imagery! Good work! - jeremia
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March 10, 2009 at 4:33 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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March 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM
Wonderful magery, Leonard. Love the title, too! Thanks for sharing, Carolyn
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March 5, 2009 at 3:35 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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