They’re Still Here
In this marvelous country, dinosaurs hunt
the weak and dispensable—well, the prisons are full,
and there’s cash to be made.
Here, sign the contract.
In this marvelous country, mammoth buildings
line the ocean, displaying themselves—so lively!
They flash their décolletage glass—so desirable!
But you must pay for the pleasure of their company.
Verify your credentials. Here’s your key.
In this marvelous country, frogs jump
and some still look to see, some still draw, read books,
eat dinners together and converse.
This truly is an amazing place—
except for the dinosaurs
bent on destruction
with tiny brains and stomping feet–
we thought they were gone, extinct,
but monsters only hide in the shadows,
they never truly go away.
Not my usual sort of thing, but there’s no arguing with Oracles. From Jane’s random words from a couple days ago.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
Unfortunately, every word in your poem is the truth.
Yes. Sigh.
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Stunning poetry Merril. 🦋
Thank you, Rene! 💙
More than welcome!
You use the dinosaur metaphor to great effect in this poem for our troubled times. Brava!
Thank you so much, Liz. 🙂
You’re welcome, Merril.
Oh I love this one. Yes. (K)
Thank you so much, Kerfe.
How we live in the shadow of the past, both ancient and more recent!
Your words from Oracle, blessed be She, are scary. Expertly done Merril thank you and thanks from me to the Oracle. Maybe an urge or nudge of the importance of facing these b…..y monsters …
Thank you so much, Susan! 🙂
Wow! This poem certainly tells a story!
Thank you, Linda! 😅
May not be your usual thing, Merril, but it is brilliant! I absolutely love this.
Thank you very much, Dale. I had to let it rest, and then edited it a bit before I posted it.
I love what you did. You are so versatile! 🙂
Awww–😍
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Very interesting poem and very different from your other poetry. That distanced jaded voice . . . .
Thank you. Yes, that’s the fun of using the random words aka Oracle II!
Truth through humour is a great way to help people see.
Even if we already know, there is a part of life where I keep learning the same lessons over and over.Only now I know them better.
A fab write, Merril!
Thanks so much, Resa!