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American Tragedy

Commander and chief We watch in disbelief As you tell this nation To find the determination And some how proceed To give all you need A war that seems unclear Protests are what you hear Mr. president is this our task Why do you ignore what we ask Have we no right to speak our mind Mr. bush was democracy left behind How many soldiers must be put to sleep Poor mothers and wives continue to weep As if they are being punished for some crime Oh worthy president will you play with time Hoping that the problems finds some solution Or will you try to ignore our sacred constitution That you swore with all your heart to protect Mr. bush this time Americans will object From offices to campuses we will raise our voices You will hear us question your tedious choices Leave your lies for those that care To lie to a nation under god how did you dare?  
— paul, Oct 26, 2007

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