Land of the Free

Common people
walk and eat, drive, sleep
unaware of the spirits around them
or the games played by fate
they grow, reproduce
sit in Church
wonder how to pray
but not for long

life instructions:
listen, obey, stay to yourself
if you congregate, police will disperse
don’t be seen as a problem
don’t be a nuisance
sit, do your work, and for God’s sake
keep your mouth shut.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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September 23, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Very creative and informative write on Land of theFree, Jack
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September 23, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Enjoyed the expression Jack, yes land of the free and mouth shut. Have a nice and cool one,..p.d.
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