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locked by tyranny mocked by the masses little children little Jews silver teeth take away their shoes the statue you see is fake Trumpets hide not the fading of liberty The kindest of souls is ok shout above the showers Berlin 1934, USA 2018 Note: Where a society travels, is where a society may end up.

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Darren White

Date: 6/26/2018 11:19:00 PM

I wish to hug all the children and bring them home

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/27/2018 12:50:00 AM

If only people thought this first, and then ideologies second. Hugs!

Viv Wigley

Date: 6/24/2018 1:03:00 AM

The world is very slowly going wrong, taking what should be our priorities with it. Strong write, Arthur. Regards, Viv

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/23/2018 10:52:00 AM

Hello Art, Excellent Work!! You hit the mark with this one. 1933 saw the seizure of power by Herr Hitler with things moving into full swing by 1934 and beyond. And so, the historical record and antecedents are certainly there. Fast forward to the current penchant for "illiberal democracy" among certain countries in Europe and seeking its insidious affect on American democracy, of all things, then people better take notice. See my recent poem: "The Little Children are Crying." Best Wishes, Gary

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/23/2018 4:21:00 PM

|Hi there Gary, I will be over to take a read, nice hearing from you!!!

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/23/2018 9:20:00 AM

Goosebumps. x

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/23/2018 4:21:00 PM

Thank you!

Lyric Man

Date: 6/23/2018 7:28:00 AM

I can't argue your well constructed point, Arthur.. but there should be four Presidents on the right and a different girl, who actually was a victim on the left, facts matter. I'm working on a similar poem now where I break up with a girl who doesn't get it or doesn't want to!

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/23/2018 4:20:00 PM

Facts do matter which is why there is only one man in the photo, the criminal. I dont write off the cuff, I actually research, and fact check. Facts matters is a statement should be sent to Trump. cheers

Mick Talbot

Date: 6/23/2018 5:39:00 AM

So sad, and your ending monoku, just where will it end up? Mick

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/23/2018 4:19:00 PM

I sure hope not, I somehow have to believe the system is strong, the people a bit wiser, and thats why I speak up! :)

White Wolf

Date: 6/23/2018 2:12:00 AM

It's a sad era in time! ~~~/|\~~~

Arthur Vaso
Date: 6/23/2018 4:18:00 PM

It sure is!