Outside the darkness blinds like burning
these Travelers are drawn to it with tourist like yearning
blank faces holding quiet discerning

A soldier stationed at an army base
he looks in the mirror but
can't recognize his own face.
Disillusioned now
He holds his rifle as a mother would
permanently attached to it if he could.

He looks up to be inspired by the patriot bald eagle.
It defecates on his face
it is only a seagull.


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Listening to: Duke Ellington - city_music_01
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