Two-Legged Roaches & Rats

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76201
United States
33° 13' 0.2028" N, 97° 8' 28.7592" W

They all pretend to be your friend,
It’s only when you have money or fame,
Is when they come out to “play” with you,
They are self-centered and feel no shame!,

Where are they when you feel very sad?,
Do they call you when you’re lonely all day?,
What about when you hurt and feel sick?,
They make up excuses, not knowing what to say!,

Those damned two-legged roaches & rats!,
They should all be gathered up and put in a big jar,
Those damned two-legged roaches & rats!,
Seal it very tight, and send it to the farthest star,

Why do they judge others so harshly?!,
Do they think they’re better than she or he?,
Someday, God too will judge them all,
YES, it will happen, to you and to me!,

oh, How they pretend to be your buddy,
They all have nasty, cruel “black hearts”,
They’re extremely ugly--outside and inside,
Their cruel words hurt too, like needles & darts,

They lie & lie constantly to your face,
Can’t even keep their stories in direct line,
They’re also first to start vicious rumors,
It spreads faster than a shoot or a vine,

They’re ugly creatures; they say, “No, not that”,
We all say yes, even their families agree,
IF “Carrie” could give me all her powers for
just ONE day, They’d ALL be gone, you see!,

Those damned two-legged roaches & rats!,
They should all be gathered up and put in a big jar,
Those damned two-legged roaches & rats!,
Seal it very tight, and send it to the farthest star!

(Written by: Elena S. on 03-10-10).

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