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Is This What the Government

Is this what the Government When I see how my money's spent Taxing me of my last breath Controlling voices in my head Should have been a magician Being so good at slight of hand The only thing up his sleeve Is the last dime of my money Is this what the Government Telling me how I should live When I should smile when I should speak To whom I should be listening With Big Brother here to hold my hand To tell me he will represent Pretty please give me the keys I'll be in charge, you won't need these I'll keep you safe I'll keep you warm Keep you away from all harm Under my thumb you'll be kept Isn't this what the Government

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Hannah Borke

Date: 4/8/2018 3:32:00 PM

It's a brilliant poem. But I want to put in a good word about a good aspect of US government. I absolutely extoll relentless child-safety laws. So many innocent little lives have been saved as a result. Other safety codes protecting the general population are no less virtuous. There's a lot of waste, and a lot of judicial corruption; but sometimes Gov. means well.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 4/8/2018 8:22:00 AM

An awesome depiction of how our "Big Brother" likes to control his little brothers and sisters Mike; very well put!~Che :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/7/2018 11:10:00 AM

It is always enjoyable and interesting to read your poetry Mike. Carry on with your great writing ! :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/7/2018 10:21:00 AM

Pretty please give me the keys I'll be in charge, you won't need these! Nice lines, my “Swiss” friend :>}

Mike Hauser
Date: 4/7/2018 10:59:00 AM

I'm actually in Scotland now escaping with a band of gypsies! Lol! You know... The Elephant Incident