put another tic-mark next to the
X on the spot near the
chad while they
bring order to
our voices
the steps our feet take
the choices we make
won’t be ours for long
put another chastity belt on the
democracy
they dictate
they bring
they bring
they bring
order to chaos
wind up the key in my back and push me
right then right again
make me a wind-up toy that won’t
talk back or too loud –
pull the string for safe language
so I don’t offend
anyone
anytime
anywhere
the string will scream
‘yes,
uncle
sam'
they promise to protect me –
but instead
a headlock chokes.
Gold trophy winner
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