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Here in Acirema
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"Acirema" is "America" spelled backwards.
'Nuff said.

Here in Acirema
I don't have any clout
They tell me I'm a white boy
Like that should leave no doubt

as to place of privilege
My power and prestige
My sense of self-extension
Acute noblesse oblige

Yet if I'm a magnet
For self-fulfillment lies
How come they call me "faggot"
And shoot between my eyes?

-- Bill Brent
2007.04.14

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 Reviews of "Here in Acirema"
Reviewed by Shawn Stroud
Reviewed on August 6, 2007
A powerful write, I really enjoyed this read. The last two lines are stunning, and made me want to read the poem all over again. Very nice work here!

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on April 15, 2007
A powrefull offering.....bullseye of a write...right??

Love Tinka :)

Reviewed on April 14, 2007
Bill,

Spot on perfection: we don't know America, do we? A dark current of hatred flows down bloodied streets of discrimination against any who are considered "different": gays, lesbians, disabled, minority...well done. I will be reading more of your words.

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

Reviewed by Kimmy Van Kooten
Reviewed on April 14, 2007
I once looked Acirema up and never knew that this place actually existed and you'd be surprised who owns land there...

As for the write~ you penned a thought provoking piece that stirs ones other view on how hurtful people can actually be...and for what? So they themselves can be self-fullfilled?
Enjoyed this and the thoughts that linger...
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on April 14, 2007
Very powerful indeed

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on April 14, 2007
Quite a powerful write.


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