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The Patriot

He takes pride in the lands
Stolen from people long ago
The blood on his hands 
He has chosen to forgo

He flies a worn flag
Decorated with our rights
Forgetting the price tag
And all the bloody fights 

He praises those who fought
Forgetting what they did
To the innocent people brought
To do the leader’s bid

He prays for those in war
Oblivious to the fact
That these sacred mohr
Are slaughtering at contact

He loves using the fun
Of freedom for all bids
Until he sees a gun
In a school full of kids

His children praise lord
Just like past generations
They get the reward
Of forgoing lacerations 

Freedom of speech 
Is the best of all rights
Until love is what you preach
Then it starts fights

God bless America 
And everyone it has to behold
Except if you’re from africa 
Then you were being sold

This land is beautiful 
If you’re a white straight male
It’s hard to be dutiful 
If that’s all we hail 

The patriot is doing his duty
After all what’s not to like
About a stolen land of beauty
That never fails to strike

I pledge allegiance to the flag
That annexed so many before
Slaughtered those who wore rags 
And those who opposed in war

O say can you see 
by the dawns early light
Americans on a bomb spree
That is winning the fight  

At what cost





“Your personal favorite” contest
2 August 2021

Copyright © Caleb Girard | Year Posted 2021


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The Yearning Daydream

When I stare off into space
I think of a place
Where we could be together

We would ride on the stars
Instead of skipping bars
Escaping the evil eyes

The world wouldn’t judge
When I give your nose a nudge
With mine

We’d be alone with the sun
Creating our own endless fun
Together

There would be no more prayer
We could be us without a care
Or hateful remark

In my private universe 
We’d be together until the hearse

Copyright © Caleb Girard | Year Posted 2020

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Darkness of Night

In the darkness of night
Wondering if I will see light
For I have seen it all, 
both solemn people and bright
But never have I ever seen the light
Wondering if I ever will, I stay very still 
waiting for the perfect sight.
Maybe if I open my eyes I will see the feeling I adore

No that is impossible for I have never felt it before  
Like the early glowing sun in the west
Like the glowing fire on Christmas Eve
No more can I see the light
I will never get the feeling I adore
For that I fall miserably to the floor
In the darkness of night

Copyright © Caleb Girard | Year Posted 2020

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The Guilty Ballad

I knew it was wrong
I’m sorry
It wasn’t for that long 
I’m sorry
But the deed is now done
I’m sorry
And I’m no longer his fun
I’m sorry

He seemed so calm
I knew it was wrong 
While I had a qualm
I knew it was wrong
But I buried my Yelp
I knew it was wrong 
To ask lord for help
I knew it was wrong 

My eyes went dead
He seemed so calm
Only they left the bed
He seemed so calm
I pushed his wet chin
He seemed so calm
Off of my scarred skin
He seemed so calm

I’m sorry 
My eyes went dead
Next time I’ll parry
My eyes went dead
He asked if I loved him
My eyes went dead
I’ll always love you Tim 
My eyes went dead

I left his house silent
I’m sorry
I was the compliant
I’m sorry
I’ll never be the same 
I’m sorry
And I know I am to blame
I’m sorry

Copyright © Caleb Girard | Year Posted 2020

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