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10/20/11 r.12

WE ARE THE NINETY-NINE PERCENT!

For corporate castles crowned in greed,
There is no way to pay the rent —
Except by robbing those in need;
We are the ninety-nine percent!

In gilded gates that guard the way
To hallowed halls — we’ve made no dent —
Yet funded them our hard-earned pay;
We are the ninety-nine percent!

Wake up! wake up! O woeful world!
And face the force, the fierce intent —
Of they forsake our flag unfurled;
We are the ninety-nine percent!

For tyranny who’s paid the cost?
We live in neither house nor tent —
And who the homeless, tempest-tossed?
We are the ninety-nine percent!

Whose land is this? Whose times have changed?
Whose power and glory will be spent
To keep the order pre-arranged;
We are the ninety-nine percent!

Tho’ things are seldom what they seem,
Our mission’s clear — our good intent:
We are the world — we have a dream —
We are the ninety-nine percent!



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WE ARE THE NINETY-NINE PERCENT Contributed by FlintHunter on Thursday, 20th October 2011 @ 08:17:10 AM in AEST Topic: Lifepoems b’’h 10/20/11 r.12 WE ARE THE NINETY-NINE PERCENT! For corporate castles crowned in greed, There is no way to pay the rent — Except by robbing those in need; We are the ninety-nine percent! In gilded gates that guard the way To hallowed halls — we’ve made no dent — Yet funded them our hard-earned pay; We are the ninety-nine percent! Wake up! wake up! O woeful world! And face the force, the fierce intent — Of they forsake our flag unfurled; We are the ninety-nine percent! For tyranny who’s paid the cost? We live in neither house nor tent — And who the homeless, tempest-tossed? We are the ninety-nine percent! Whose land is this? Whose times have changed? Whose power and glory will be spent To keep the order pre-arranged; We are the ninety-nine percent! Tho’ things are seldom what they seem, Our mission’s clear — our good intent: We are the world — we have a dream — We are the ninety-nine percent! ________________________________________________________________________________________ ©2011 Firestone Feinberg, NYC, 2011. All Rights Reserved. Copies may be made for free distribution, but not for sale by — or profit of — any individual or group. For information email: dlff99@cluemail.com Copyright © FlintHunter ... [ 2011-10-20 08:17:10] (Date/Time posted on site) Advertisments: Previous Posted Poem         | |         Next Posted Poem

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Re: WE ARE THE NINETY-NINE PERCENT (User Rating: 1 ) by Spike on Thursday, 20th October 2011 @ 07:05:50 PM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) Spot on - as a political protest, it's not too light and not so bitter. Great truths are held within these words, and in the mixed intent of protesters worldwide. Spike

Re: WE ARE THE NINETY-NINE PERCENT (User Rating: 1 ) by ming on Tuesday, 25th October 2011 @ 08:42:35 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) THIS ROCKS! Thank you for being a voice. LOVE IT! ming

Re: WE ARE THE NINETY-NINE PERCENT (User Rating: 1 ) by Former_Member on Monday, 7th November 2011 @ 08:10:57 AM AEST (User Info | Send a Message) how true this is!! you're right on target!! the rich keep getting richer, and the poor keep getting poorer. it will never end.