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Spleen and Sawdust in Jena
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This is one of the poems included in my book Gnat Feathers and Butterfly Wings.
What was once a mighty oak standing tall in Louisiana is now a stump no oak wilt no insects no catepillars no lightning bolt but for a question black and gold nooses sit-ins a threat with a pen a fire fisticuffs a shotgun taunting a middle finger a beating they cut the tree down. What will they do for the people? (c) Taken from Gnat Feathers and Butterfly Wings. March 2008. All rights reserved.

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Reviews of "Spleen and Sawdust in Jena"

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on March 31, 2008

Substance for reflection for sure, Carla. Thank you for sharing your gift. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Lavendar Jazz

Reviewed on March 18, 2008

Very nice poem... I think the tree should sue, it was an innocent bystander. Some people refuse to see, the relevance of a noose hung in a tree. Thanks for your insight.

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on March 17, 2008

Very powerful poem, very well-written, too.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on March 14, 2008

Painful question you ask - what, indeed? Well penned.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

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