1.04.2013

Slaughter At Jericho Hill

The State Department
regrets to inform
you
that it didn't matter

that he was loaded for bear
when the bombardment commenced

or waited 'til he saw the whites
of their eyes

or rationed his ammo
when the cavalry came
too late.

A hat clung to his brow
when they found him.
His heart was in his throat.
And the brass horn
he almost mastered
will be shipped
after polishing
to join this flag.

Vote Turner.

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