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One Among Many: A Poem

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May 04, 2026
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One Among Many

by Cosmic Poet Simon Pole

Help Wanted, they claim, but not yours,
These shadows on inviting doors.
Some experience we respect,
But yours, however, we’ll reject.

Once man no occupation had,
Stars were gods, not bulbs blinking bad.
When potlach dispersed earth’s excess,
Then Mohawk knew not prison dress.

Depr…

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