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Verbal sabre rattling

“All options are on the table!”
Beltway adulterated
phrase, a repeated worn fable
brainwashed, acculturated

Elite chattery
with scrounged-up oompf
of self-flattery
Here goes, harrumph:

Blurting out canned star-crossed phrases
(like those dolls with battery)
pounding out Empire’s proud praises
among weapons clattery

Virtuous Officialdom
sure to expunge Evil
They stand up for Christendom
and Freedom’s Retrieval!

Those endearing ribboned elves
they just cannot help themselves

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-elves = (in medieval Germanic-speaking cultures) elves seem generally to have been thought of as beings with magical powers while ambivalent towards everyday people; here: The Power Elite
-ribboned = here: decorated with service ribbons, medals or awards

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Barely blinking we’re watching as humanity is sinking

Been traipsing in to Fascism
in brash American style
on filthy rug of Racism
spouting sick sentiments vile

Are we finding this ‘acceptable’
(from which erstwhile had been shrinking)
thus to cruelty susceptible
as we look at barely blinking

But all ain’t lost thanks to Kakistocracy
for we’ve been saved from Social Democracy!

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-kakistocracy = government run by the vile & worst, least qualified & most unscrupulous citizens (from Greek kakistos: worst)

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Perfection in vain beseeched

Ever iridescent
loftily Perfection soars
allure effervescent
unmoved by she who implores

Through ages in vain beseeched
humans have grasped for Perfection
Hotly pursued, rarely reached
adamant in its rejection

Crimped as by pitiless pliers
or hammered flat on anvil, yammered
then thrown in to rejection’s fires
Still pursues our species enamored

then thrown in to rejection’s fires.
Still pursues our species enamored.

 

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The odd ditty more wobbly than witty

Tired of hearing myself talking
in fat ego distention
of balking, hawking & squawking
Bring on an intervention!

Rarely found nibblers eager
taste my wilted phrases salad
culinary most meager
displayed in dry servings pallid

May lack knack but for the odd ditty
commonly more wobbly than witty?

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Consumer choice!

With valiant perseverance
in one united voice:
“We brook no interference
with Consumer Choice!

We march blindly in lockstep
while anger & planet smolder
We prattle, whine, chase & schlepp
Cassandras get the cold shoulder

Sillily we’re beaming
unbeknownst benighted

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Cassandra = one who warns in vain then subsequently proved right

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Not by taking but in giving

Down yet another alley
on yet another day
by yet another sally
stirring another fray

Such manner leads us astray
Let’s tread another pathway:

One that lets us live life caring
not taking but in giving
Our predator teeth not baring
Not blaming but forgiving!

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giving = also: the quality or state of being resilient

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Wrapped in impatience itchy shawl

O, humanity’s attraction
albeit just reactive
to ceaseless din of distraction
irresistibly tractive

Discord rarely averted
when our opinions brawl
amidst invective blurted
stretching the endless sprawl

Is rob Paul to pay Peter
merely ‘sound’ greed, no gall
thus no one is a cheater
for just wanting it all?

Merely business as usual
robbing Peter to pay Paul
only bottom line is crucial
so let’s try to rob them all!

Wrapped in impatience itchy shawl
splashing through Life’s icy squalls
letting mundane pursuits enthrall
gliding in fallacious valse

 

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To gather poise

Turmoil churns nocturnally
contorted internally:

Flooded by angst at night
Clock on night table stands still
No way out, left or right!
While under thick blanket chill

After toss & turn til dawn
face the day, get a grip!
Though eyes blurred, facial hue wan
must try to right the ship

Rising in to the day’s noise
we must try to gather poise