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Monopoly - Fast Track Equations


“Monopoly - Fast Track Equations”



Razor sharp cut quite clear
He says Trust
She says Fear


Broken glass and hidden things
He says Respect
She says Trust 


Ashes to Ashes
Dust to Dust


Black Lies and Alibis
He says Truth
She says Respect


Innocence is shattered
All the children wept


Steel Cages, Monopoly and Chance Cards
He says Love
She says Lost


Flying Monkeys and Kangaroo Courts
He says Lost
You say, "Here’s the Road Map, I've got the Get Out Free Card"


You get behind the wheel
Take back your soul
Foot to the floor
Keep driving fast, not slow


Pass “GO”, Do not Look Back.
Girlfriend, little sis'ta, you are right on track.

(Lovejoy-Burton/March 2018)

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Robinson Jr. Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 3:46 PM
WoW! This poem rocks, Leanne. I was feeling you on this ... vibbing on cosmic wavelength Joy Amen Zero Zero point three. JAZZ driven truth photon poetry. Instant classic. Going into the fave file. Brilliant write. Love and more love always.
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 21, 2018 at 7:38 PM
Perhaps a message for any one who needs it. Shining a light all around.
One Avatar
March 18, 2018 at 9:57 AM
I hate men who hit women, I have worked with those who suffer from domestic violence, I could tell you so many stories, your poem is a up lifting poem for those who you want to encourage to break free and carry on...
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 2:19 AM
Thank you. I hope so.
Sharma Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:21 PM
Hi I see your profile in LinkedIn
Sharma Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:38 PM
Will you connect me in a LinkedIn
Sharma Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:36 PM
Yes it should be
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:27 PM
My work and my writing are very separate Kishan.
Ashley Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:13 PM
Leanne, your compelling poem is vivid, reminiscent and emotional..Sometimes you have to blow up your life in order to rebuild it, from the ground up. 'You get behind the wheel take back your soul foot to the floor keep driving fast, not slow' - Boy, do I know that feeling. A brilliant write that moves me deeply.. Warmest wishes. ~Susan
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:26 PM
I am sure there are a number of women out there that are bad ass behind the wheel. I LOVE driving. Fast. Thanks Susan, yep you read like a woman who has full control of the gearstick and foot to floor.
Parker Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 9:18 PM
what's right is right what's wrong is wrong seems these two can't get along
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:23 PM
These characters are travelling very, very different roads to freedom.
Evans Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Evocative.
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 10:22 PM
Great word.
Sharma Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 8:40 PM
Beautiful write
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
March 17, 2018 at 8:44 PM
Machine gun prose. Thanks Kishan.
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