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The Politics of Passion (Einsengruppen)

"Oh, cut it out!!' he cried As they shot him Grinning Smiling in their power "But I am one of you!" cried he As they bayonetted him "Have mercy!" she begged While she was gased "Someday you'll pay!" they whimpered Forlorn and forgotten martrs Dying in masses of groans Early graves awaiting Yet warm bodies Rotting flesh on last week's quota Quivering in anticipated vengence Reach out, deadman Grasp those distorted in sickness Who beg so much louder than their victims Every rotting heart beating louder to the pace of their awaited screams Every trembling bone reaching above Dead on schedule Efficient killers Reluctant in responsibility For the millions Who could not understand your reasons for exterminating them The world and the heavens Decry your deeds You the inhuman.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007




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Date: 7/15/2008 5:42:00 AM
Only a glimpse here at your humanity, and the incredible man you were. Though I know you are some place better, this is difficult, and the tears flow. Congratulations my beautiful friend on your outstanding poetry being featured this week. I love you, Shar
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Date: 7/14/2008 12:23:00 PM
Tom my friend though you've left us in body your spirit lives on Congratulations for your featured poemthis week! One of the funnest poets I knew, I miss you! Laura
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Date: 7/14/2008 10:44:00 AM
Tom, As you look down, say a prayer for those of us left behind. Til we meet again, friend. Vince
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Date: 7/14/2008 8:36:00 AM
Congrats on your featured poem this week. Jaime
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Date: 7/14/2008 8:31:00 AM
Tom, your words live on, as you live on....So sereal. Miss you. This poem bares the weight that many have faced. ...Congrats on feature write this week. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 7/14/2008 5:08:00 AM
Tom, One of your best. Congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week. Forever you live on in our hearts and in your poetry. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/13/2008 9:23:00 PM
Oh Tom I wish you were here to see your comments. I had never seen this poem. It gave me the shivers. Missing you. ~J~
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Date: 7/13/2008 5:21:00 PM
This poem described a terrible fate that many faced - congrats on the feature
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