Children of Xenophobia
...Children of Xenophobia
Children eating bullets and firecrackers
Beggars of smile and laughter
Silent corpses sleeping away fertile dreams
Povo* chanting new nude wretched slogans
Overstaye...
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Categories:
fels, abuse, addiction, africa, allegory,
Form: Free verse
Just Down the Road a Piece
...Just down the gravel road a piece is an old-time country store.
On its saggin' shelves are things you won't find much anymore.
Ladies in bright calico barter with Mr. Draper their eggs and butter,
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Categories:
fels, nostalgia,
Form: Rhyme