Checkpoint In Amerika

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Courage

Gulls circled above, spiralling through car exhaust Kids fidgeted in the backseats of chaos Eerie silence, interrupted by overheated transmissions Someone blasting The Doors...theme music Stern, heavily armored Homeland Security soldiers Slowly approached, assuming insurrection Just another day in the new Amerika Land of the free, home of the brave Large signs proclaim: "All contents must be declared, please exit your Vehicle when stopped" Off to the side, transport busses waited Like praying mantis seizing their victims Filling quickly, abandoned cars quickly towed Destination unknown Destination Unknown 04/12/13 © All Rights Reserved

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Gerald Kithinji

Date: 8/18/2013 7:24:00 AM

I have nothing to declare but my admiration! Jambo sana.

Joe Maverick

Date: 5/12/2013 11:39:00 PM

I think the ending is very powerful here James; Also that wording could be applied to a macarbe future for America.. as in where Is 'it' really heading??

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/27/2013 1:05:00 AM

Yes we are losing more freedoms all the time. I hope sanity returns, I love America. SuZ

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/12/2013 9:48:00 PM

Like you said Jim, another day in Amerika,,, unknown... . Enjoyed stopping by this evening. Thank you for sharing, ~Always & Forever *LINDA