Democracy in Action (Side A) My girlfriend was a democrat With a small ‘D’ Meaning that she believed strongly in Freedom of speech and all that But one night When I took her at her word And let it rip a bit about Not really liking the décor She called the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines And in no uncertain terms I’d heard somewhere before During a war or two Threatened to kick me out Unless I took it back So naturally I shut my trap – A small price for The right to bear her charms Now, I’m happy to report, I freely share Whatever thought, opinion, wish, Conjecture or surmise She wants to hear ________________________________________________________________________ Emanuel E. García, Sinking In, One Hundred Poems, 2013 |
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