What Truly Makes Me Mad

Politics, the government, or the lack there of
The murderers and rapists or all of the above

I look around and see the ignorance of others
Violence in the streets and horribly bad mothers

Fathers against sons, liars, lust and thieves
Prisoners of war and so many of us in need

If I were to pick one thing that truly makes me mad
I would have to say it’s the things that make me feel so sad

I don’t feel I can change it though I would if I could
I’d bring peace on earth and happiness, trading all this bad for good.




Inspired by Michael Degenhardt's "What's Got Your Goat" contest.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 3/31/2009 11:15:00 AM
Lolita...AMEN to what you say in this powerful poem...!!! Patricia
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Date: 3/16/2009 12:59:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Michael's contest!! Well done-well said!! ~ Carrie
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Date: 3/10/2009 10:58:00 AM
Congratulations, Lolita, on your win in Michael Degenhardt's "What's Got Your Goat" contest. So many problems exist in the world, sometimes tracking the source can prove difficult! Pride in actions rather than pride in possessions or appearance would prove beneficial. Warm regards, John.
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Date: 3/9/2009 12:46:00 PM
Nice job and deserving of a place in the contest. BG
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Date: 3/7/2009 2:25:00 PM
Congratulations Lena on your win and on a great poem. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/6/2009 8:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Michaels contest with this very powerful poem that speaks its mind well. Awesome job! Love, Robin
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Date: 3/6/2009 12:39:00 AM
Congrats on your success in Michael's contest Lolita.Rgds Brian
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Date: 3/5/2009 3:23:00 PM
Congratulations on your excellent win in Michael's contest! Well deserved. Love, Shar
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Date: 3/4/2009 11:20:00 AM
Hi Lolita... wouldn't we all change it if we could.... nicely done and well said
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Date: 3/2/2009 3:12:00 PM
If you ever need help making' this world better, I'm in, just let me know I'll first in line. Brilliant poem, Amazing words. Fan of yours always... Ivan.
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