dr_con Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Cheerleaders at the Execution I have it on good authority - but what if it were true? That we don’t trust actors they are true to themselves See what you are supposed to see buy what they want you to buy eat what you are told is food I have it on good authority - but what if it were true? That Cheney after Saddam’s Execution went into the gallows shutting the door a lonely hour a space made more empty by the stubborn silence of an infamous corpse The cameras remained off and we wonder what necromantic shenanigans he got up to Did he apologize for broken promises or weep sodden tears offering regrets for all those dead for what must be done Or did he whoop and cheer until exhausted he clutched his empty chest and slumped on the floor next to his once faithful friend mumbling ‘I beat you again and again’ I have it on good authority - but what if it were true? That Camus visits Bradley Manning in his solitary hell makes him dinner and gives him lessons on the Way It’s not pretty but it is private Mostly Camus talks about etiquette and honor and how to hold a glass so when you clink it echoes through Boardrooms and their bunkered extensions ringing fitfully even in the Greatest Silence of Wal-Mart and sweatshops slaughterhouses and Broken Dream alley’s where new one’s are bought by the handful and all bird song is mocking even there it rings soulfully I have it on good authority - but what if it were true? I hear it now do you? Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmarti1 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 That Camus visits Bradley Manning in his solitary hell makes him dinner OMG, that is beautiful...since it was only Camus that got me out of a three year depression with his Myth of Sisyphus. what necromantic shenanigans he got up to You understand Monsieur Cheney very well. This poem disturbs me, but I think it was supposed to. CONTENT wise, not form, I meant! Just wanted to clarify! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Oh yes the content is meant to disturb, as the topics implied are by no means comfortable to most Americans. Glad yu enjoyed and found a little resonance;-) Many Thanks! DC & J Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger11 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have it on good authority - but what if it were true? I thought that a great refrain to thread the perspectives. badge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank E Gibbard Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I love this polemic/rant whatever it is fair to describe your poem Doc. Do not have the right nous to get every nuance but get the passion and am with you railing against the bad guys whoever they are. I studied Les Justes in French class great insight into assassination and motivation to try to right wrongs by those means usually a wrong of its own. Thanks for the read. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thanks badge & Frank... Glad you till the time. Used the phrase cheerleaders at an execution during a polemic I was having :-) and said hey the deserves a poem. Much appreciation! Juris Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedalus Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I grinned my way through this one ... I loved the Camus and Bradley Manning combo! L'etranger, indeed! Quote Drown your sorrows in drink, by all means, but the real sorrows can swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_con Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks Ded glad you enjoyed the humor! Juris Quote thegateless.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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