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FLAMETHROWER
FLAMETHROWER
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My internal spirit of rebellion
Is far from calm--
Incendiary
Anger builds
Single spark ignites
Observing injustice
From figures of authority,
Power moves, prejudice--
Inferno in the making
Refusing to be
The next victim, the next pawn,
I know these sensations well--
Long ago, I marched on California's streets
...Thursday 29th February 2024 3:23 am
Unholy Boss
Unholy Boss
It was during the Pandemic of 2020,
when I heard a boss chewing out a worker.
“You’ve been coming in late…Lately”
“You check your phone too much, buddy”
“You drag your feet too much, after lunch.”
“You take too long when you get the stuff.”
“Your attitude has been terrible, man.”
“And that’s why I have to make rules for everyone.”
He says this while working during a shut d...
Sunday 19th April 2020 5:57 pm
Intertextual protest
I like my music ANGRY. My favourite types of song
Are those that call for change, to try to right some wrongs.
I’ll take lyrics about war or peace or duty socially bound,
Over any heartfelt soulful dirge about love lost or found.
But it seems my favourite protest songs have limited success,
Judging by the fact the world is still in such a mess.
The answers blowing in the win...
Saturday 27th October 2018 8:14 am
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