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GOVERNMENT OF SHAME
by Gerald J Tate → (All Poetry by Gerald J Tate)
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I knew a young boy
He went off to war
But when he returned
I knew him no more

So naive and funny
Was the way that he was
But now he's so bitter
Since he fought for this cause

He went out there to serve
But came back a bitter lad
Cause' he saw his friend killed
In a street near Bagdad

With inadequate equipment
They'd be forced to their goals
Why these government people
Have much blood on their souls

They're too busy scheming
Every finger in the pie
As they steal and steal more
Leaves a tear in my eye

That's why I don't vote now
Cause' they're all much the same
A slime cluttered defication
They should slink off in shame

If Guy Fawkes could see them
He'd spin in his grave
Cause' his timing was out
By some four hundred years
 

 


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 Reviews of "GOVERNMENT OF SHAME"
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on July 12, 2009
well expressed and poignant

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle
Reviewed on July 11, 2009
True of words and feelings.Great poem,take care

EDWIN

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on July 10, 2009
With inadequate equipment
They'd be forced to their goals
Why these goverment people
Have much blood on their souls

Far too much, and it's always our valiant soldiers who pay the price.

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
So very true..well written indeed sweet man...keep smiling OK...Hugss

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Government (Politico$) Of TOTAL F--KING $ GREED$...

Credit For Illuminating Write...

TRASK...

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on July 9, 2009
All governments now a days seem to be the same...'nuff said...ed

Reviewed on July 9, 2009
Gerald,

Your words ring so true. I have seen this happen. Death is not the only casualty of war. And yes, you're right, politicians are the same. Great write.

Mary


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