What's the Deal?

What’s the deal 
With “thou shalt not steal”
I don’t understand 
The white man came and stole all the land.

Some of the world’s biggest thieves are white 
If we continue to believe that might is right
And live like we’re all cocooned 
Then I really fear that we’re all doomed.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A pithy punch of a poem. I love it. A fave. xomo
Andrews Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Thanks, Maureen. I'm very glad you liked it. Cheers, Paul.
Blanca Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Ugly facts are quite a challenge to try to beautify them. You go Paul
Andrews Avatar
March 2, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Once again, thank you Lunita for your encouraging words. Cheers, Paul.
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