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| Campaign 2004 Enough of the he-said-it-first, retaliated banter. Toddler accusations: Who walked first Who was potty trained Who did mother love best Badges won and tossed. Patriotism or courage, honorable notions at best. A crystal ball view Families with safe homes, clean streets made of gold. From political pundits´ marionettes, the answers come few when heads bob in every town. Kiss that child, a hand slaps against dirty lips, carrying immaturity´s plague. Humanity in mothers´ tears, doe-eyed girls and callused hands; Even coffee-stained collars. But money lines your pockets from believers in the cause: to sell humanity. Debate 2004 Dust flies with breath from chest top. But latch moves easily, despite four-year rest. Wooden crosses hold strings pulled high, you dangle. Waiting for the call, the quick turn of wrist. The stage is lit. You stand behind this wall, Words malformed, itching like ivy. Master of speech. Dance around questions, pointing fingers at friends, now foes. Attack comrades, to whom you trusted life. They´ve turned on you and your dishonorable chimera. Half-truths Medals thrown like a boomerang only caught on your return home to the microphone. Elephant shouts triumph, his advantage made; but donkey´s ready to kick about national duty shunned and a cover-up revealed. Failed tests, ignored orders, a teen revolt in pilot´s clothes mirrors anti-war protests of decorated heroes. These strings should unravel under enormous weight carried on the shoulders of boys in a ring bright with flashbulbs. |
