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The commonest denominator,

stepping toward the throne

 

His minions with their blindfolds on,

about to be disowned

 

The commonest denominator,

laughing at their pain

 

Another lie, stick in the eye

—a life of greed and shame

 

(Dreamsleep: October, 2020)

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