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Beheaded Man
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On the troubling quagmire in Central Asia/Middle East/Saudi Arabia and our stymied human evolution…



Beheaded man
Cruel fall from grace
Who will next take your place?

Beheaded man
Symbol of rage
Scribing another bloodied page.

Beheaded man
Times of ravaging pain
None stand without a measure of blame.

Beheaded man
Symbol of shame
Ignorance yet to be tamed.

Beheaded man
Bearer of humanity’s face
When do we move beyond this horrid place?


--C.G. McGovern-Bowen
Westlake Village, 06/19/04

Copyright © 2004 Carolyn G. McGovern-Bowen


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Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater
Reviewed on March 10, 2009
Familial conversation...outing dinner Cuervo Tequila...table the size of the Lord's Supper...no symbol of shame...

Sage

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on June 28, 2004
We may well all share some blame, and I have searched my heart and soul but I can find none. Now, that begs the question: Do we really ALL share the blame. It was a very well-written poem.

Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger (Reader)
Reviewed on June 20, 2004
This was a great write, Poet!!! Hopefully, whenever humankind can put aside all the petty differences and insane notions that some are taught and continue to be taught!!! We must all do what we can to put an end to this absolute sheer madness!!! Thank you for sharing this powerful write, Poet!!! May the gods above always keep you and yours safe.

Reviewed on June 20, 2004
"Beheaded Man" is an outstanding surreal symbolistical poetical multi-question. A wake up call to Justice and fraternity.

I salute You, Sublime Poet!

Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers
Reviewed on June 20, 2004
I have to be honest, I've started this review a dozen times and then deleted it...
I will say this though, this is deeply thought provoking and each reader should stop and debate themselves on the answers.
Great work. Lisa

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 19, 2004
when we can lift our heads in unison ...


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