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the world is not for me

No, the world is not for me.
it is for suburban Hitlers
who indulge in protocol wars
and middle-class wives
in Camaro jeeps.

No, the world is not for me
but for trendy young things
and stylish hipsters.
It is for politicians
who will caress your prejudices into a vote.
Or for doctors with dollar sign ethics
and wallet surgeons who sign insurance plans.
Or those sad soldiers that fall to their knees before a flag,
who believe killing strangers abroad will set us free.

No, the world is not for me.
who should not be let near paper or pen,
not with these grubby hands
and beer belly eyes.
that spend their days
laying cement and nailing joists
and trying to quench an unstoppable thirst
Written by staggerlee (Paul Martin)
Published | Edited 25th Jul 2022
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