Poetry

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Who Am I



I have more control than the president,

I can sway people of all ages;

I influence others to do what I want;

I attack at different stages.



I have fooled many people in my time;

I make them think I am a friend;

I sometimes appear as a peacemaker;

I destroy many in the end.



I can make masses give me allegiance,

I have some puppets on a string,

I persuade them turn on their family;

I encourage a one-night fling.



I can even provoke a gentle man,

I send them into fiery rage;

I will make them look to devour,

I let them perform on stage.



I can take even the most innocent,

I will force them behind bars;

I make them push the pedal down,

I help total many cars.



I can make one commit murder,

I can persuade others to molest

I can bring victims to their knees

Yet they think I am what’s best

(Alcohol)



Stephen Troy Boan

copyright 1996

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