Linda at dVerse is hosting Open Link Night where ewe are invited to post a poem of choice. dVerse Poets – Open Link Night
“Any government that places profit before people is pure evil.” Suzy Kassem
Shouting Underwater Those babble mouths, always a crooked apologia for crack cocaine capitalism's endemic asset stripping dealers who're always powdering their own noses, yet always the stench of decay seeps through everywhere, gaslighting the streets, curbing panaceas left, right and centre, and I feel as if I'm on fire and shouting underwater. ©Paul Vincent Cannon
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Acerbic and helpless at once, but the message and the contempt shines though 🙂
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You picked it well Chris, powerless, except for voice(s). We must shout and loud, Thank you for sharing that.
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We must! We absolutely must. Because we have the words.
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United we voice, yes, we do have the words!
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Well said, Chris!
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Indeed
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Enjoyed this poem, the feeling is there
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Thank you for sharing the feeling, that makes it worthwhile form my point of view.
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😊
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The stink of decay always seeps through, you’re right. I’ve got a meme in mind that is inspired by your poem, Paul.
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I’d like to see that meme.
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http://tao-talk.com/2020/08/21/immortan-trump-speaks/
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I just checked it out. Do not become addicted to living, indeed!
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Lisa nailed it.
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She certainly did.
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🙂
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It’s up already.
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I just checked it out!
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🙂
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I am thrilled to be named as inspiring, thank you Lisa, it is a stink no face mask could filter, we’re in a difficult place in my view.
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You are welcome, and yes, we are. Even now, when I just go out for a drive, it looks like “business as usual” for a certain segment of the population. Let’s hope they die far far away from those who are doing their best to stay safe.
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OST of us over here cannot quite fathom the attitude some Americans have, their conspiracy theories, resistances, gun love. Boggles the mind. We have a few here but no where the numbers you have.
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Every country bears its share of burdens. Fear-mongering, paternalism, purposeful division are the usual suspects from what I see. Setting up and “us vs. them” has an inherent ripple of the “us” feeling superior to the “them.” The fear-mongering is the worst, imo.
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Thus post tRump it will take a long time and skill to heal those wounds.
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Thanks for linking.
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Ooh! Strong words, Paul and might as well put them to good use.
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Thank you Punam.
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You are welcome!
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Shout on! You’re not alone.
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That is encouraging, together we shout.
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Your poem is a direct kick to the gut.
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That has made my morning Liz, I was hoping for a strong effect and you’ve felt it, wow.
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It knocked the wind out of me.
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Wow! Well what can I say? Humbled.
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Wonderful message Paul.
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Thank you Rupali, appreciate that.
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You convey the helplessness and frustration so well Paul.
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Many thanks Linda.
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I feel you pain, you express it well so shout like hell!
But can they hear …
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Time will tell I guess 🙂
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Strong and honest. Bravo
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Thank you so much Beverly.
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Yes… evil!
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Absolutely Amy, and many thanks for sharing.
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Enjoy the poem too, Paul! Another great one, and “powdering their noses” is in my opinion the right expression for the historical reference.Michael
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Yes, we are in a difficult place right now. Thank you Michael.
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So true, Paul! Lets make the off it. Thank you too,Michael.
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Yes to that 🙂
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:-))
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powerful poem
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Thank you so much.
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