odes – Musings of the Mad

Rules Based Order

Feb 27, 2023

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We came over to Utopia But could not recognize it. A blissful land ‘o plenty Then thought we’d supersize it. ‘Manifest Destiny,’ We called it with no shame. We called the natives savages And then, their land, we claimed. We didn’t know we didn’t know And then assumed the right To push aside our fellow…

Falling in Love

Feb 26, 2023

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Falling in love is So easy to do You don’t even realize You’re doing it too. One minute sober Then high as a kite — Will you come over To my place tonight? We’ll dance in the street And we’ll play until dawn. With both of us there Not a thing can go wrong! Please…

Voices on the Phone

Feb 26, 2023

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Come one come all Come near. Come far. Lend an ear You’ll want to hear What I have to say You will rue the day When you left your home This world, to roam. An evil spreads It rears its head Oh, it’s dark and night Steals the Sun so bright. If you let it…