Skeight of Hand

The shell game moves with lightning speed

Fueled by deceit and endless greed

On and on the pundits roll

Pontification seems to be the rule

No adhesion do we see

As they fracture us into bickering fools

While we’re on our knees they steal our tools

Aren’t you tired of your furtive glance?

Joining together our only chance

Shame on you and shame on me

This wearisome attitude on bended knee

I don’t know the answer what can I say

Frightening thought neither do they?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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January 15, 2011 at 5:25 AM
Excellent piece, I applaud your use of the written language. Enjoyable read.
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