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The Dictator

*dedicated to Rafael Trujillo


Choose to hide or choose to run 
From the barrel of my gun

Choose to flee or choose to stay
For this could be your dying day

Praise me as I stomp you down
And beat you dead into the ground

Praise my countenance revere
And you will know the face of fear

Now you see me now you don't
Now you love me soon you won't

I decide who lives and dies
Spinning truth from heinous lies

I'm the god with all the power
I'm the world's most darkest hour

Dare you ever question me?
If I'm the man you wish to be?

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Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/23/2009 8:29:00 AM

Yoni, you convey your thoughts well in this powerful poem! But I hope Rafael is not this type of man. I can tell he has had a major impact on your spirit. Thanks for your comments on "Hungry and Homeless Americans." Obama wanted the "two sides" to work together, but perhaps Congress is not ready for such an idealist approach. Love, Carolyn

Chamonique Knowles

Date: 2/1/2009 9:42:00 PM

Strong piece. I like it. Thanks for commenting my work again. I apreciate all the nice things u say. So u live on LI too???? ......Livyyy

Sara Lokken

Date: 2/1/2009 7:12:00 AM

And I hope this is purely fictional....not your real intentions? lol.....Sara

Sara Lokken

Date: 2/1/2009 7:10:00 AM

This is very dark and even a bit morbid...I don't think one would like to set you off, lol. But you're interpretation of my poem was one of the most clear and exact and right-on interpretations I've had yet. Thank you.:) Well done on this write. Best wishes, Sara