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Coming of Age
by Paul Williams
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
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In this prison without bars, this illusion,

wisdom had left for desire and false hope

and all that is dark amongst strangers.

Along a path strewn with broken

memories, hanging from the Judas tree

screaming for vengeance.

Lies, upon lies, upon lies

like gathering clouds

in ever darkening skies.

Creating fear, upon fear, upon fear

Chip and pin, GPS, microchip kids,

got us tagged, eroding our liberties

that much is clear.

“What foppery is this?”

Truth is broadcasting on another frequency.

I have seen the unseen world

and spoke to the salamander

who bade me not disturb

the ‘Tawny Eyed’ dream stealer

who bathes in the Black Sun

“Screw you” said I, “your game is up,

for we are infinities of possibilities,

free thinkers, who give our love freely,

we are all and we are one

and will not succumb”.

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Reviewed by Candy T	5/5/2007

couldn't have said it better myself, sir.




Reviewed by Kate Clifford	10/16/2006

Powerful message!




Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath	9/1/2006

"Coming of Age" "Lies, upon lies, upon lie like gathering clouds in ever darkening skies" Quite an interesting write! I also agree with the motto on your bio. Sincerely, G. Thomas




Reviewed by Sandie Angel	8/31/2006

BRILLIANT wrtie, Paul!!!!! Well-done!!!!! Sandie Angel :o)




Reviewed by Nordette Adams	8/31/2006

Whata a battle cry! Very well written, Paul, as usual. ~~Nordette




Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green	8/31/2006

R i g h t ON !! < < 'Pea' <3




Reviewed by Vesna TwinFlameunion	8/28/2006

“Screw you” said I, “your game is up, for we are infinities of possibilities, free thinkers, who give our love freely, we are all and we are one and will not succumb”. YUP! Vesna:)




Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci	8/27/2006

Paul, Powerful! You jump off the page with a wake-up call in this write!




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	8/25/2006

I particularly admire the power of the last stanza, Paul. Very well stated, my friend. Love and peace to you, Regis




Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater	8/24/2006

The GPS Sparky radar could see it a comin'! Coming of Age wades into Truth up to its fattened flanks! How many pigs were put into the tomb to feed the emperor? Precise word organization, Paul... Sage




Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen	8/23/2006

Oh, BRAVO Paul! A breath of fresh mountain air! Really clears away the fetid stench from the accumulated mounds of rotting human waste befouling our breathing (and hence, thinking) space. Thank you for having the courage to post this resonate, timely piece, POET! Peace, Carolyn




Reviewed by Tinka Boukes	8/23/2006

Masterfully done Chuckie....and yes like Kate said....I can hear you and see you recite this!! Powerful my friend!! Love Tinka




Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)	8/23/2006

I always new I was tuned out. Powerful, and a subtle intelligent rant type thingy...




*Reviewed by Aberjhani**	8/22/2006

No loss of innocence quite so brutal as unforgiving disillusionment and no claim to selfhood quite so powerful as raging against the same. A beautifully brilliant and brilliantly beautiful work. Much gratitude for the sharing:-) Aberjhani




Reviewed by Rhonda Galizia	8/22/2006

An excellent in-your-face refusal to bow to the powers that be, Paul! 'we are infinities of possibilities...' love it! Rhonda




Reviewed by Felix Perry	8/22/2006

Deep views on the intricacies of modern cyber space and laws that govern, I like this, we shall overcome. Fee




Reviewed by richard cederberg	8/22/2006

A man after my own heart Paul - well at times, when I am not gushing romantic drivel and convoluted mind puzzles. A wise and insightful sage of a write with the overtones of a frustrated prophet. "What foppery is this?" INDEED! Good job! In fraternity ... Richard Lloyd Cederberg




Reviewed by E T Waldron	8/22/2006

Bravo! I love this fantssy in reality poem Paul! each line is powerful! "Truth is broadcasting on another frequency" This line is exactly what's happening today! Exceptional! Eileen




Reviewed by Kate Burnside	8/22/2006

WOW!! I can both see and hear you recite this, Paul, (my privilege!!) and it is POWERFUL. For all your jovial flipness, you do "serious" and "deep" very well. This is a mind of a truly great thinker at work and your sonorous tones here spell out the message... "L-I-S-T-E-N.... I MEAN WHAT I SAY"... I like a good eye-ballin from time to time... this one stopped me in me tracks... On the other hand... you up for a party??????? :)) Too damn right you are... Poole Harbour or bust... BTW "What foppery is this?" Truth is broadcasting on another frequency.... BRILLIANT!! I like! LOL K xx

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