Swans Commentary » swans.com March 14, 2005  

 

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Say quid;

 

You say quo.

 

You say private; I say personal:
I say crisis;  you say insolvency.

 

I say compassion; you say lustful greed:
You say commitment; I say insurance policy.

 

I say homeland security; you say fascist fatherland:
You say socialist democracy; I say capitalistic republic.

 

You say another pyramid scheme; I say a rags-to-riches story:
I say freedom and liberty for all; you say a torturous policy for some.

 

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Poem by Gerard Donnelly Smith

 

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