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Seeking Independence

A new world we came from across the sea Seeking independence and opportunity The plan for families would be tough With hard work it would be enough Our Patriots understood social contracts you see Leaving us with a limited government and liberty This progress was not suppose to add more To all of you who are money's whore But "we the people" were fast asleep Our eyes closed not making a peep Waking up we now stare at privation Asking what has happen to our nation They told us the Patriot Act was for security The real intent was to prey upon our liberty The only thing left for greed to conclude Disarm all of America leaving us screwed This completing a circle of Representative Democracy Leading us back to what was fled, their Autocracy Edward J. Ebbs - 06/12/14

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Date: 7/13/2014 3:37:00 PM
Much to ponder here,Ed. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and views. bfn lainie.
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Date: 7/4/2014 3:11:00 PM
Knowledge of this has been out there to be read for so long, read Brave New World & Nineteen Eighty Four. The possession of guns is not the solution violence breeds violence, yet, the registering of guns was the first step Germany took before WWII & then we got 'camps?' Light & Love
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Date: 7/5/2014 7:54:00 AM
I have not read those books, but my observation is this is about power, greed and control. When we read the ancient writings about the nature of man, we have not progressed at all really, technologically yes...wondering if we will ever in this life, or has our DNA destiny locked in certain outcomes. Disarm was intended to have more than one meaning; I'm a baby at this poetry, but it's calming for me--therapy :) ~ Peace :)
Date: 6/18/2014 11:09:00 AM
Great observation on a new world expressed very creatively in your awesome rhyme my dear friend Edward. I love it and enjoyed reading it this evening. Thank u so much for sharing. Also for your precious time stoppin by on my poem. More blessings. love and hugs, Leonora
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