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LUSITANIA
Much is known of the Titanic's fateful icy encounter. In a different twist of negligence, another great
ship was lost with over a thousand lives. War delivers cold, without the beauty of an iceberg.
UNTOUCHED
As I progressed through school I encountered several teachers who dodged the draft and
came to Canada to further their careers. I liked them all as well as any teachers I saw on T.V. Wasn't Karen
Valentine, from Room 222, a sweetheart?
FABLECLOTH
The world has come a long way in improving and sharing in a global responsibility. Human rights
are on the rise. We've gotten better at spotting those big bad wolves, haven't we?
POEM FOR THE BLIND
These illustrious gentlemen have a legitimate reason for not seeing what is going on. Most
of these Presidents saw things that could make their blood run cold. I wonder what they would say about the latest Oval office
dude.
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ATOMIC AGE BEGUN
Once upon a time there was a red scare, and many families built shelters in their
yards in anticipation of fiery attack. Times have changed, and our fears have been diverted elsewhere. But the clock
still ticks, and our silos still house their dragons.
DEATH DELIVERED
We live in an age of fast food and faster death. This is a combo meal, priced to maintain
an unquenchable hunger. Would you like some ketchup on those bullets?
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DOOM AND GLOOM
This is a modern version of the Walrus and the Carpenter. In the original story, victims are
lured to their demise by a con job. Doom and Gloom have been conning us for quite some time.
TRAPPED IN A BOX
Ever been stuck in an elevator? Ever connect it to how your heart might feel, stuck in there
behind your ribs? Whatever trap we find ourselves in, the heart is there, to thump-jump till we feel free.
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