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Tag Archives: independence
America, I know your secret
America, I know your secret: there is no deep intellectual struggle fermenting in your collective mind — that’s for the coasts to sort out amongst themselves, with their isolationist disdain for solidarity, thinking that beyond the Holland Tunnel, above the … Continue reading
Posted in Poems, Statements
Tagged America, coersion, governments, hypocrisy, ignorance, independence, patriotism, rebellion, secrets
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Obscenity and Free Speech
Is it real obscenity, or just a lack of taste? To legislate morality seems such a useless waste. For standards vary by observer, and from day to day; Leaving little black or white, but only shades of gray. Let Washington … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged ACLU, daily poems, decisions, free speech, freedom, ignorance, independence, obscenity
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Into Independence Blues
Feelin’ in my bones I just can’t shake these lonesome blues Standin’ at the crossroads thinkin’ either way I lose If I leave that girl in Birmingham the fault will just be mine But things will be no better done … Continue reading
Posted in Conversations, Poems, Statements
Tagged blues, freedom, independence, regret, relationships, responsibility
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Highway Blues
I hear the highway calling, but I will not catch a ride; Where I’m bound and where roads lead never seem to coincide. For interstates link places that are pretty much the same, and each draw certain travelers, like moths … Continue reading
Posted in Poems
Tagged blues, daily poems, destinations, freedom, highways, independence, roads, travel
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Declaring Independence
Now, don’t get me wrong – declaring your independence, staking a visible claim for your emancipation, raising your individual voice to separate yourself from the faceless crowd, seeking to differentiate yourself from the chains of slavery of any kind by … Continue reading
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Tagged activism, balance, brotherhood, governments, history, independence, Lao Tzu
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Random Thoughts …
You know when I first realized I didn’t want to be a rock star (yeah, I know, all of five minutes ago, right)? The moment I realized I was not interested in entertaining anyone I didn’t personally know and like … Continue reading