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“TO CONTROL UNREST”
That is the reason
they are giving for escalating
things with guns-
the notional guard-
as if we should rest in this
time of wicked acts,
as if that is the
independence signed off on
so many years ago.
they are giving for escalating
things with guns-
the notional guard-
as if we should rest in this
time of wicked acts,
as if that is the
independence signed off on
so many years ago.
Published 30th May 2020
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30th May 2020 11:45pm
31st May 2020 00:06am
Made it notional because they aren’t exactly being sent in to guard, at least, not people.
31st May 2020 00:15am
31st May 2020 00:25am
I noticed that little nuance and hoped it was intentional! I enjoyed this powerful little piece.
31st May 2020 2:42am
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2nd Jun 2020 2:32am
2nd Jun 2020 7:04pm
Why haven't i dug into your poetry before now?!
goodness this is powerful and so well written.
goodness this is powerful and so well written.
2nd Jun 2020 7:19pm
There’s a lot to dig into, lol. I have a hot furnace right now, lots cookin’. Thank you for high compliments!
2nd Jun 2020 7:21pm
I think this is a time when poets either can’t stop their brains or they can’t start them. There is so much happening and it’s hard to keep focused. Or that’s how it is for me.
