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I Was a Pre​-​teen McCarythist

from Less Talk, More Rock by the Ghostwrite

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At Harold Edward’s Elementary
you pay respect to Our God
Our Flag
Our Military.
In grade 3 I had a written composition
about the global threat of communism.

And I was the luckiest 8-year old McCarthyist of 1979
I spent spring break on the flight line
of a base in the Carolinas
the U.S. version of my dad had signed us in.

And 12 years later, the Gatling I’d touched
that was strapped to the nose of a U.S. A-10,
separated flesh from bone and honed its’ skills
on “lesser humans”.
And thus confirmed the suspicions earned
in the 7 years preceding about the lies I was told
and if the truth be known,
I’m probably better off believing
But how could they do this to me?
Born head first and brought up ankle deep.

And maybe you’re a lot like me
identified for 14 years without a choice.
Terrified the morning you woke up and realized
that if and when you jump ship,
you either swim for shore or drown.
Don’t let the fuckers drag you down.

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from Less Talk, More Rock, released April 18, 2020

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