Imelda Ortega Suzara

When wars have ended and we are friends with our enemies,
As governments and armies in war and peace pretended
That bombs and guns would solve problems while mouthing blasphemies.
Cities were destroyed, funerals citizens attended.
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'Henry, is it not time you should propose? '
'Propose what? ' He gulped a sweet chocolate.
'Marriage of course! ' Intrigued, he struck a pose.
'What? For a bachelor, it is too late! '
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Being worldly, filled with erudition,
Professor Helmut Wroth, with a Master
Of Communication, perfect diction,
Teaches English, although his thoughts faster
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Tired of reality, its delusions,
The Poetess thought, 'How incredible
A mind's mechanisms and inventions
In perceiving life. To make legible
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'Students, whatever my ashes are worth,
Remember life is full of dialogues.
Thus, forgive me and my ego henceforth,
For filling your ears with my monologues.'
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In Virginia: sentenced to die by choice -
Gleason, a prisoner who had murdered
Three men, criminals whose deaths would rejoice
Good Society; victims - first, second, third,
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Wang had cancer and died a billionaire,
Inheriting her husband's big fortune.
Her cremation news broadcasted by air.
'Richest Asian's health no longer immune,
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Mastering a global foreign language
Such as English to improve his country,
Bavaria, Meister Smitt tried to engage
Traders in business. 'Buy a Christmas tree!
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Chapter Thirteen, Bible Revelation
Of the Beast triggered my hexaphobia,
Discovering my name in elation
And fear, matched it! To feel xenophobia
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'It's so strange...I am missing my razor!
Have you seen it around our house by chance? '
'Missing? Where did you leave it? ' Her lip sore
Was bleeding. 'Why do you have this? ' His glance
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The social laws form civilization.
Citizens repress primitive instinct,
Their shadows hiding cause for sensation.
A surprise party — salon as precinct —
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Gliding fingers on keys on a nocturne,
Mind and heart intent on composition,
The Maestro's face expressed a taciturn
Smile. Back hurting, he shifted position
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The army was led by an obstinate
General who controlled the labyrinth.
For security, he did designate
A gatekeeper to question in succinct
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