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Descendants

From the January 2010 Print Edition

Soon enough, new pharaohs arise. On sand these leaders shift The winds aside. Like gods they flood The plain with scalding words And scapegoat plots. If threats persist, They order that the Court Jew collect Back taxes from their subjects, who blame him for hard times and wars. Soon enough, flakes . . . . Continue Reading »