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Silence the Drums…

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Summary:
Look away if it disturbs. I'm disturbed so I CAN'T look away

look at you, big man…

over there banging the drums of war

you’ve never fought…

too much of a coward…

never seen what it does…

the damage it will cause

lives mean nothing to you

families torn apart…

countries bankrupted…

people demoralized…

just another day in your corrupt life

 

what you see is power…

more money in your personal vault

it’s not about security at all…

taking from others at no risk to yourself 

because let’s be honest…

you’re not good at anything else

everything you touch turns to dust

 

your own companies…6 of them…

you ran them all into the ground

until they were removed from your control

you left employees out in the cold…

stiffed your trades in every possible way…

all for what?

to make a crooked buck

 

now you’ve set your sights on the rest of the world

one government…one country…

wasn’t that enough?

dealer in death and destruction…

that’s what you are

locking democracy away

taking Uncle Sam for his final ride

 

how many countries do you need to attack?

before they finally hit back…

are you prepared for that?

got your luxurious little bunker all set up?

who will you allow inside?

you have offspring and a few wives…

there’s no family in your vocabulary 

put that damn drum down, you old fraud

you have no fucking right!

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    • If they pass their SAVE Act, some of us will no longer be allowed to vote. I haven’t given up. They’re just making it a tougher fight. Shields up…back into the fray!

  1. Amen, who puts a draft dodger and proven business failure over their country. Tight one Lady. You know there are a many that are with this piece and many political pieces on this site, but for whatever reason refuse to speak up.

  2. Unapologetically penned, Willow. Into the book it belongs! Spitting facts though out this powerful write my friend. And also you have a great rant voice, chef’s kiss on the narration. Keeping that bonfire burning, let me know when you need more matches. Appreciate you.

    Damian

  3. I felt the strength behind this. Man you broke down everything and still people turn a blind eye to everything because if they say they were wrong then that’s admitting they are part of the problem.

    • They choose what they want to believe because it gives them validation for their own failures, inadequacies and hatred. They will always follow the Us/Them philosophy. They need a Them to target. Bullies always do. Thing is…we outnumber them. And that scares them. Cornered creatures always turn vicious.

  4. Good Lord, what a storm that was! Holy hooligans— I loved every bit of it!
    Willow can I just say, you touched my soul tonight with your words here .
    thank you my friend
    Hugs and a pinch🤓
    Love
    Jackie xo

    • I’ve been a bit…tumultuous…lately. I just can’t stop paying attention. And that leads to outrage. And I burnt my filter with clear sight. So here we are. Thank you, Jackie 😊

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