the black lullaby

Hey guys, this is my second poem for 2007, enjoy…

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I’ve seen it rain when the sun was shining

Blue and grey skies hand in hand,

I’ve seen killer dogs playfully whining

At the charming thief who knows his stand,

There are those mothers who turn a blind eye

On a crying child who is their own,

And some fathers don’t even get shy

When they make their daughters moan,

You’ve seen the leaders making promises

They don’t intend to keep,

You’ve been with lovers who leave kisses

Before they leave you in your sleep,

I’ve been slapped across the face

Against the truth I knew I spoke,

I’ve received the best of every grace

For the blatant lies I’ve told,

It’s the world; it’s us living in confusion

Never thinking twice,

So before you point out my contradiction

Try and take your own advice.

Brandon Ingram