oh sail on ship of mighty state
on through fraud
and kickbacks
across the lies and fasttracks
scratch the surface
find some service
mostly lip
find the puff of smoke
and mirrors
get a grip
cos even if you
spiked the tree
put sand in the tank
drank DDT
shot a singer
or the 'minister
or something far less sinister
and they go gaga
with psycho PR
and pointless wishes
for a day
rest assured
they will
revive the ashes
of the Gay
Author notes
And as requested my favorite Leonard Cohen spoken word is 'Democracy', democracy is coming to the USA
what with the homicidal bitchin that goes down in every kitchen how could I resist
I havent heard that much of his stuff, i cant say ive liked any of his music particularly but this grabbed me, held me, shook me in its fist and threw me on the floor-my poem makes strong references to that poem
A contest entry
- Leonard Cohen ~ I'm Your Man by Heart Sutra.
2300 points, ended January 30, 2008, 14 entries
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Comments
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Well, this poem certainly stands on its own with fire and spit...dark truths. I appreciate the grit of it and the way it does read smooth as a song.
Thank you for sharing your work.
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