Nate Spears’ most recent poem to appear here was Soul Mate Destiny (February 2012). Check out his first book of poetry, Inspiration 2 Smile, while you await the forthcoming release of his new book, Main Street Thoughts, this spring.
Oz
By Nate Spears
Wonderland displays snow
In a world of living who knows
I build character
Plotting, strategizing,
Fighting my foes
Tough times have depleted homes
People are lost in Oz
No jobs
Closing Lowe’s, but still
I build character
Folding the “B”
I’m left with small “d”
The fence is what I have
Turned backwards
It’s all out and exposed as we meet
Nowadays watching hackers, attackers, and trappers
Keep your eyes on the government
They’re the real masters
In our minds
My pass would be an overthrow
The fire in my eyes
Comes from the heat of the times
Feel my struggle
Listen to my grind
This is what it sounds like
When a dove cries
Love the last two lines.