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The Mean Streets of Oz

The world is spinning out of control like a Kansas tornado. You cannot simply return to bed pulling the covers over your head. You could find yourself smack dab in the middle of nowhere; a stranger in town searching for that yellow brick road. Been there, done that, skid row, thin as a scarecrow, lyin’ in the gutter with a bottle of courage in a brown paper bag. “Mister can you spare some change?” No? Thanks for nothin’ Tin Man – you heartless bastard. If you think the witch is dead, she’s not. She’s ringing your bell as we speak. The wicked witch of despair is breathing down your neck and she’ll get you in the end, you and your little dog too. You think “the man” will help you? Not a chance. He’s already drawn the curtain on you. Pay no attention to him. The world is full of small people and as far as they’re concerned you can take a flyin’ monkey leap off a bridge. So go ahead – click your heels together, you are never, never, never going home.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 7/10/2016 11:22:00 PM
JIM J, nicely penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. always **SKAT**
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Date: 10/4/2013 4:34:00 PM
Hey, I really LIKES this one. It kind of goes along with how I have been feeling lately about the state of affairs, especially with the damn govt. shutdown all over Obamacare, which would really benefit those like my hubbie who do not qualify for ANY health insurance and can find no job that would cover them.
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