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Buttons On the Remote

They put us all in the institution
 And threw away the key
 They say there's no more constitution
 And freedom isn't free

 The voting machines have infections
 They won't tabulate the votes
 Russia's running the election
 With the buttons on their remote

 The senate does nothing at all
 To stop the runaway train
 The writing's on the wall
 Can you feel the pain

 When the smoke has cleared
 And all the babes stop crying
 It will seem so weird
 To know that freedom's dying

 5-3-19

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 5/14/2019 12:26:00 PM
I think compared to some countries, there is still a lot of freedom, but people are abusing it and not taking care. Good one, Joseph
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Date: 5/9/2019 2:40:00 PM
What a wonderful write and so creatively and emotively penned. Well done Joseph, Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 5/5/2019 8:12:00 AM
I do feel the pain..so simply but elegantly said! I share the sentiments expressed in your poem, Joseph.
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Date: 5/5/2019 6:38:00 AM
Powerful poem Joseph and you are so right..
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Date: 5/4/2019 7:29:00 PM
Sometimes it feels like there is No Hope, as these moments of havoc surround us. Everything is changing, and not for the better. Your thoughts are so deep and powerful. All we can do is continue to Pray for our World. My best to you. ~ Brandy
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