Humble As Pie

I gave today... to the needy
While I wished for a hit

I stole today... from the needy
While I promised them help

I lied today ... to the needy
While I laughed behind their backs

I cried today... for the needy
While I rallied in anger

I sang today... for the needy
While I held my tune of peace

I talked today... to the needy
While I ignored their pleads
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January 7, 2011 at 6:21 PM
we are a bad lot of greedy suckers. yet the most giving nation around.
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