they said we wouldn’t be mocked
they said they had law and order clocked
they said that our security would be unlocked
they said that only violent criminals were blocked
what they said ain’t what they meant—you shocked?
© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, January 30, 2026.
Tittu
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Author:
Tristan Robert Lange (
Online) - Published: January 30th, 2026 08:33
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- Category: Sociopolitical
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Comments2
Got the message my friend it comes through loud and clear but then so were many laws and treaties that were dumped, ignored and denied. If one can deny what is clearly written on paper how much easier to deny what was only words and words are only worth what they cost and up till now they have not found a way to charge for them. You say in poetic terms the key that should unlock memory of the reader, but then some reader's locks are rusted and corroded from lack of use. Political promises most of them lawyers, once the money is received things change and like a used car dealer's guarantee it is only good until you take the keys. Well done Tristan a powerful piece
Only one word Popeye says - start with a G. He's said it, oh, about 10 million times. Phew! Said what? Don't answer that! lol.
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