I am Britain or France,
and I colonized him
exporting his resources
to support myself.
I emptied his gold mines,
killed his endangered species,
and educated his children.
I left him cold and dry
so that I could thrive.

but he launched a rebellion
to kick me out,

and maybe he won
cause I'm gone.

but really we both
lost this war.
there were casualties on both sides,
and really I'll never actually leave
(cause you know they still speak French in Algiers).

04/19/2006

Author's Note: breaking up is a lot like kicking out a colonizer. maybe?

Posted on 04/19/2006
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