Beating

Analytical satire
Starts a fire 
As the guitar strings turn up the heat
The drummer is oh so sweet
Voicing the inner desire
But don't be a liar
Or a cheat
Read Keat
And build a new pyre
Worship the one and only sire
Pick a seat
Take a stand, get on your feet
Push higher
Walk the wire
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 11, 2009 at 12:50 AM
very powerful... you have written a wonderful message... and loved the rhymes too! nicely done ~ Arany
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March 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Interesting use of imagery for a thought provoking poem. Yes, one needs to take a stand in life. Keep on writing! Karen
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