Please Tell Me

How does one decipher truth 
What side the line is right
Who fosters wars and sets the rules 
Whose reasons beg the fight
Who stands their ground and earns our trust 
Who backs up what they boast
Where’s our labor, where’s our sweat 
Whose purses swell the most
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Sietesantos Avatar
November 30, 2014 at 11:52 AM
Hi Randy, this is such a deep, powerful piece that I love! Well-written with a serious message for the world! Keep churning out these gems! Pandita
Kendrick Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 2:51 PM
Enjoyed reading your uniquely creative work..Sara
Curry Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 3:48 PM
thank you for reading. i'm glad you enjoyed. ran
Dietrich Avatar
July 19, 2013 at 1:21 AM
yes this one is serious and I GET IT.
Curry Avatar
July 19, 2013 at 4:07 PM
I knew you would! Ran
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