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Empathize

Empathize
You are him
Down to size
Sink or swim

See their guns?
Just pretend
You’re having fun
Just pretend
Naught to mend

Wasting away
They’ll give you
Another day
They’ll give you
A chance to pray

Weighted life
Mouth quiet
Hide the strife
A new diet
A dripping knife

It’s ok if
You’re not him
‘Cause you know
He’ll sink not swim

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Funom Makama

Date: 2/25/2016 9:51:00 AM

There is this unique insurance your works always give my expectations And that satisfaction only builds more castles for my curiosity to thrive, waiting for subsequent results of your talent and thinking.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/27/2013 12:33:00 AM

Hi Tom, , Thank you for spreading and sharing your kindness. You know me I’ will always enjoy stopping by with love and support, no matter if I do not Understand what I am reading at times. I am very grateful and thankful to all who have been supportive of me one way or another. Your heartfelt words are the main attraction of who you are… Thanks for your inspiring visit. ----- Happy Thanksgiving ~ LINDA

Christine Phillips

Date: 8/21/2013 7:45:00 AM

I like the imagery portrayed in this piece.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/19/2013 7:33:00 PM

Tom, one should be glad.. and never try to be... enjoyed~ LINDA