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the 40's and highschool

Burning crosses in spotless sheets

Concerned with the matter at hand.

Only in the still of night can they meet

This secret society that has been banned.  

Yet there stand in these once silent woods

With their pointed hats and rebel flags.

Their intentions supposedly "good"

They hide the blood-stained rags.

 Decisions made with southern drawls

Not very much humanity involved

They stand by the cross reciting Jim Crow laws

In their hatred they are resolved.  

They pick our victims by sight alone

Muttering unintelligible chants and marching 'round.

They say its more than just skin tone

I've looked, but it's the only reason I've found.

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Published
Mar 2, 2010
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