TALKING DRUM 6/2000
Poem by Ishmail Mansaray (from Guinea, West Africa)
Feel the pulse of humanity
Listen to the drums talking
Move to the rhythm 'n vibes
Expressing hopes for peace
Clap your hands, tap your feet
Swing your hips, rock to the beat
Work your mind in to the mood
To the soul, music is food
All hail the Peace Tax fund
Pay tribute to the Taxpayer's
Rid the stress, have some fun
Have a taste of your tax money,
Campaign! pay your federal tax
It great to see people contribute
To the peace tax fund
For drumming can't be wrong
There comes a time, once in a while
When people must protest,
Stop using tax money for military purpose
This time, as we are in Washington DC
Drumming is our choice, don't ask why.
Have the message right.
(Ishmail really wanted to come but could not get a visa.)