Randy McClave Poems

Before you drink; think
Do you do it for a thirst
Or to forget which is worse.
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Poor little weed you just want to survive

But, I am sorry to say, “I will not let you thrive”,
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What if she had never lied
I wonder if she still would be at my side,
Still holding my hand and also onto her honor and pride
But, who knows the secrets that she kept inside.
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A gang are like cockroaches
When you turn on a light they all will scatter,
They become cowards when bravery approaches
I would like to step on them all until they splatter.
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Be like some other;
But, please do not be like your mother,
Do not do the things that she does
Just because of admiration, or even because of love.
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Every generation has seen or has known of a war
Why not have one generation that will say; “No more! ”,
No more countries to combat, or fight, or to hate with hostility
Peace and freedom, that would be the people’s own responsibility.
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Love sometimes is like a slow rain

But, then sometimes it’s like a violent thunderstorm,
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My ancestors came here to the United States from Europe,
But, from where in Europe I truly do not know,
Was it from Scotland or Ireland, Wales or maybe even Germany
Or maybe they arrived from England or from Australia down below.
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I now recite to the Lord my Prayer
Because Lord I know you are always there,
Please forgive me for the sins that I do commit
And for my salvation Lord, please do not forget.
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A racist I once was
I spoke with racism as a bigot does,
To you I was not gracious, caring or kind
To you I was uncaring and blind.
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