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Uranium and Uranus
by D. Xavier BariI am that American fire
shining bright in the eyes
under patriot skies.
When the cries ring out
who shall sacrifice,
who shall die?
Meet their destiny
draped in red and white,
with a touch of blue,
leaving life and home
and a child or two.
Why?
When the gauntlet's thrown
and the stakes are high,
who shall the monuments diefy?
As we throw our youth
and our future
away over lies?
Lies.
Damned lies.
And "intelligence".
Take your rods and shove them. 07/12/2003 Posted on 07/12/2003
Copyright © 2025 D. Xavier Bari
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by JD Clay on 07/17/03 at 03:05 AM jadi said: Enriched poetry, Dante. Nice work. Your passion paints a surreal picture with the broad stroke from a metaphoric brush. I am reminded, however, there can be no liar without a believer.
Peace... |
| Posted by Max Bouillet on 08/04/03 at 03:19 PM Irradiated suppositories? Interesting ending (no pun intended.) All kidding aside, very political and needed view on the world stage. Great verse. |
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