Thirteen or seventy-six
Patriot, they will build you up
and with the same lips,
bring you down — swift —
before you see the light, and figure
which side of the wall you’ve built your sand castle on.
Don’t cry when condemned; Don’t hurl bricks, or torch things.
Always check your history. Look hard and listen for the echos.
Thirteen or seventy-six
Some things are worth a little inconvenience,
to learn and to behold.
Your choice.
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