Found
Beyond the fast rising smoke
between the free and the poor
it is told of some peasant folk
a story which starts in the sewer
some tell it their way
most speak of it wrong
lets hear what they say
and listen to their song
take heed I say at your peril
think strongly if you must
take from it mix it hen tell it
ether way its bound to disgust
slowly thinks the mind of the mute
if only burdens to hear
struggles to put up a dispute
that will grip you fear
only till now gripped by sound
wishing all will be well
where they print the pound
only they folk can tell
honesty is a virtue known by few
speech is a weapon quite well known
hart felt is a feeling that ain't new
death is a number by the wind blown
so I speak of a riddle
some might not grip
but if you dwell in the middle
then the higher you sit
some say it is freedom
some say it is terror
more say it is kingdom come
less float on a doves feather
pick and piece turn it around
tell your friends to simmer down
all we need grows in the ground
peace and love in this world ain't easily found
Copyright © Kenny Malone | Year Posted 2009
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