Flagging

Shook up shaking
the bigot tree
loose nuts crushing 
they them me
crosses bashing
crosshair fit
I should know better 
but I just can’t quit.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Scorpio Avatar
June 12, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Do so love the size of your heart. I am but your Patron, you the work of art. Words so eloquently crafted, beautifully smart. If I didn't know better Mo, I wouldn't know where to start. ;) A.S.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Thank you dear Scorpio. One heavy hearted Taurus appreciates you more than you could know. xomo
Connelly Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 7:16 AM
Never quit shaking it up Maureen. Your "tree" line reminded me of the song "Strange Fruit". Billie Holiday or Nina Simone both sang it. I've dealt with various forms of bigotry in my life. Always fight the fight; and keep on writing the right Maureen. Hugs...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 7:39 AM
Gotta look that up! I think I know it. Didn’t know when I wrote this it would be a continuing theme. Yikes. Have to stop shaking my head, too concussed already lol
Allison Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 12:32 AM
So much bigotry around Mo - love the 'bigot tree' line it is FABULOUSSSS! so lovely to see you back, i was away for 9 months but am back and here to stay (despite the bigots wishes lol) hugs Jan xx
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 11, 2023 at 6:44 AM
I’m so happy to “see” you again, I was worried. The world needs more you… and poems about poo! ;), As for the bigotry, at least it’s awoken my slumbering muse. Hugs, xomo
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