Dissent:

a choice without voice
in mental friction
to quell warlord spells
with true conviction
that lies shall disguise
our benediction
as force changes course
towards interdiction.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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August 25, 2010 at 5:44 AM
I am happy your poetry was among the poetry I had a chance to read today John W. Thank you for sharing your writing. Love, Carol
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