Irene Bitter Poems

I’m sharpening my pencil,
Or maybe, I’m sharpening my tongue,
While the hooligans are sharpening
Their knives and their swords,
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It's the 21st century
And governments still send their youth To war,
It's the 21st century
And one cannot imagine the horrors One might see behind closed doors,
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A bunch of pointless conversations,
So many hours gone to waste,
I would express my agitation,
But, being rude, ain't to my taste.
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The world is full of
Different species of poets,
Of various genres, styles, and opinions.
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Aladdin's lamp smashed into a gazillion pieces,
The genie ran away,
The golden fish won't grant free wishes,
She's begging for some pay,
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Experiment called Earth,
Who created you?
Perhaps a mad scientist
With instruments of torture and pain,
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“I’m an important politician,
My wish is your command,
You’ll listen to me and worship me,
And accomplish all I’ve planned, ”
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Invite me to your deportation,
I’ll be a quiet & pleasant guest,
I shall be coming from the station
To watch your glorious arrest.
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Welcome to Switzerland - the land of banks and watches,
Of mountains and yodeling,
Of time and money,
Of milk and chocolate,
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A day of fasting
Will not end world hunger,
Take back the night
Will not undo the crime of rape,
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