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POETRY


Medicine Show

All the priests, politicians and peddlers, are trying to sell us their wares. And we've all got first row, at the medicine show, kicked back in our lazy boy chairs.

They claim that they have what will fix us, though it's usually more of the same. They'll tell us what's wrong, with a smile and a song, and ask us to join in their game.

They all claim to know how we got here, it's the way their competitors play. We should all do what's right, but be ready to fight, if the others don't see it their way.

If we can't choose the road or direction, but only who's driving the bus, then there's no place to hide, we're along for the ride, and they'll go on with or without us.

They all say that we'll like where they're going, and promise a room with a view. But I think I'll decline, where I am is just fine. And I hope it all works out for you.

Bob Foote 2008


Battle Hym of the Republicans

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the war We will reap enormous profits, more than ever seen before.

We will bomb the towns and pump the oil and watch our prices soar. Our profit marches on.

Glory glory Halliburton, Glory glory Halliburton, Glory glory Halliburton, our profit marches on.

We will rebuild all the pipelines that were damaged by the bombs. Then we'll sponser free elections and make sure our man has won.

We will stay until the wells run dry then say our job is done. Our profit marches on.

Glory glory Halliburton, Glory glory Halliburton, Glory glory Halliburton, our profit marches on.

Bob Foote Nov. 2004






The Cage

An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth, leaves everyone blind, unaware of the truth.

A dilemma for all in a world filled with rage. All sides in the right, defending their cage.

The cage? only words, and belief without reason, To question is sin. To question is treason.

We're told what to think, who to hate, who to love. We're told that the messages come from above.

We're told of the threats to our lives and our freedom, bur we're told they'll protect us if we will believe them.

But what if they lie for their own selfish gain? caring not for the death of the values they claim.

Is'nt it time that we question the lies? That we think for ourselves before our world dies?

Will you act on their words when you know they are lying? Will you try not to notice the innocent dying?

Bob Foote 2002









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