James McLain Poems

From the poison
well
when it is not
fit
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One leaf can open into two
and down the length there is room
for the green coloured hues
you should know.
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All male children from my childhood
that silver cap gun
combined with T.V.
the lone Ranger and me
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For I dimly remember that her name
twin towers rose between
and round her neck she wore my pearls
the ocean how it seemed.
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Americans never understood the complicated
ramifications of the Patriot Act
using the inherent fear all people have of each other.
When driven into hidding, where once good people
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To be abused, disrespected
and manipulated
by the handsome
smooth talking, McCulloch
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Is to contemplate on what
you have
and being blessed
you are
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Politicians watch through the window of dawn
liars and haters, nay sayers
people whom love what they do
hidding in the dark here not wanting
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I was appalled, no I was horrified
flipping through
the channels and I do it quickly
I saw the Steve something show on
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Being borne up by the wind
high into the sky I am afloat
I seed each cloud
that plays a part to quench
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