Ode to Joe

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Hey there Mr.Taxman,
meet Joe.
He had the same dilemma
as a lot of folks I know.
Being raped and pillaged
will break a man.
Old Joe had finally had enough,
so he took a final stand.
Now I ain't trying to promote
flying your aerial plane
into the IRS building,
and setting it a flame.
Though through the smoke
 I think I saw
the torch of liberty.
Joes ghost was trying to pass it on
to any hand still free.
Hey there Mr.Taxman,
what you sow is what you reap!
Meet a lot of folks like Joe.
We come more than a million deep.
 

Author's Note

I am not sure if I should leave it this simple or not.The narrator is a simple old southern man

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I like the poem the second time. A poem of our times.
Coyote

[Soul Magic✯]

very hot and creative expression. you delivered this piece wonderfully. amazing talent you have. i enjoyed this piece

[Coyote Poetry]

I like this story. Old Joe did what a 40 million or more would like to do. You wrote a powerful poem with a positive purpose. We are being led to the slaughter by greedy and rich Politicians. Need a few more Joe's. A outstanding poem.
Coyote