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"Artist's Statement" (Essay)

Jason Cole Magnon "Artist’s Statement" I want my readers to be able to have at least two distinct kinds of experienc...

Monday, January 4, 2016

"Lovesick Nation"

Jason Cole Magnon

“Lovesick Nation“ 

"A good indignation brings out the best in a man" –– Ralph Waldo Emerson

There is no rug for us to sweep this all asunder, 
Nor is there time for heartbroken wonder.
We stand obstructed, as truth is made obscure,
Views dimly confounded, perspectives sick and confused.

Stir in dependencies, soak the lethargy of slumber, and
Wipe from your eyes all the dreamt failures.

History's horses are trotting behind abandoned carts, as a
Poison fervor fumes over the land of smoke and mirror.

Oh, howling and cold, bitter wind that
Sweeps across this lovesick nation,


         Where is the good indignation?

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