The Real State Real Estate

When your only home is your body
a home that took a lifetime to build 
with your own blood your mortar 
bound with your own bruises brick by brick
when you are cut and measured by your parents
but still find a piece of fertile land
on which to build your home and tend a garden
with the sweat and tears of friends
to have the state tear up your deed
and evict you like you never lived
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Beaufort Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Maureen, an excellent summary of what we're experiencing. I know people who have been hurt by the monster and his company. I sent an email describing some of the pain to our secretary of Transportation, hoping that some in authority (an executive secretary) will read it and pass it along. It's all rather sad to watch. However, smiles to you and those who's inner joy can never be extinguished!!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Thank you Duke. I care about the people I know and all of whom I don’t, I can only imagine and that’s enough to break my heart. xomo
Seal Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A very moving write, we’re just pawns in their games.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Thank you Richard, I sadly must agree. xomo
Lane Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
More like 'surreal.' Have our inalienable rights been taken away, too? I've sent you mail, Mo.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Surely in time if the present charted path isn’t changed, Project 2025 well underway. xomo
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