Someone recognized my fondness for poetry

Elusive Oasis
By Michael Douglas Carlin


Deficit Spending
National Debt
Vanishing Treasures
Age of Regret

Armies Invading
Presidents Lying
Bombs are Exploding
Soldiers are Dying

Starving for Truth
Thirsting for Reason
Absence of Honor
In the Valueless Season

Treadmill of Progress
Where will it lead
Decadent Structures
While Refugees Bleed

Future Uncertain
Enemy Unseen
Humanity's Challenge
The SUV Dream?

Salvation of Man
Future Looks Bright
Hell's Frozen Tundra
Reflecting the Light

Agenda of Fear
Freedom is Hexed
Free Speech is Dead
Democracy's Next

© 2003 Michael Douglas Carlin. All Rights Reserved.