Keepers of the Realm

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Who cries for them for they do not weep?
Who cares for them for many do not keep?
Who sees for them for their eyes are shut?
Who eats for them of serving an empty gut?

The sun is theirs for the cold surely comes,
Nights are long for darkness always numbs…
As the frost sits upon their noses and thumbs,
And dinner awaits upon tables of their crumbs.

The clothing they wear does slowly evaporate,
For the churches and institutes do celebrate…
Along their wills and demeanors that do abate,
And the magistrates of conformity do dictate.

Keepers of my brothers so little time is left,
As they prepare the gallows for their theft…
Echoes of anguish as they null in their bereft,
Prisoners of time when captured in their arrest.




June.14.2019
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Sponsored by: Richard Lamoureux
Background music by Metal Heroes... 
A tribute to Tool~' Sober


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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 6/16/2019 4:31:00 AM
A heartfelt poem straight from the soul! Unfortunate people, destitute and ravenous - we all pass them by not giving a thought to why - we must give what each of us are able! I thought this was a magic write my friend,Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 6/14/2019 2:27:00 PM
Metallic protest poetry...Well done...Enjoyed it...
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Date: 6/14/2019 12:27:00 PM
A soulful appealing touching poem, is it about the poor homeless hungry loafers? I listened to it as well and it's stark and awesome as it should be to portray the scene. Kudos. Pls pleez do review/ comment my newest poem too.
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Date: 6/14/2019 12:20:00 PM
An astounding poetry that does pierce.. shake and move the heart! You are a Keeper, Winged Warrior.. Your genuine and sincere poetic words are sharper, more effective than a sword! I'm deeply moved by your poetic art and call.. a wonderful feel for Humanity.. definitely a fave and a win for its Beauty! My deepest regards and blessings.
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