Clemency Granted!

On Monday Sept. 8, the Granola Poet was granted early release from his maximum security lockdown in Soledad, CA. This decision was based on a close review of the following passages which appear to demonstrate a clear sense of remorse and a deep state of inner reflection. In a 5-4 decision, the parole board decided that the Granola Poet was thoroughly reformed with virtually no risk of recidivism.

"In Search"

Enter the forest of cedar and pine
Perk up the senses and straighten the spine
Depart from the legions and wander alone
Adventure inside to expose the unknown

Deep in the woods where the mystery lies
Plunge ever deeper, beyond the disguise
Descending the cave where the demons will hide
Confronted by wickedness, anger and pride

Nine hundred heroes have come here before
Their answers have yet to be left at your door
The princess was rescued, her treasure was found
And angels emitted a heavenly sound

The Savior remains in a book on the shelf
But still there's a journey to make for yourself
To capture the magic one needn't go far
It just takes a lifetime to know who you are



'The Judeo-Christian Capitalist Mafia'
Are storming the planet with weapons in hand
Consuming our spirits and raping the land
Erecting their temples of fortune and fraud
For the kingdoms of heaven and cities of God

Out of the chapel and into the street
Projecting their prophets and stomping their feet
Swinging their knuckles and waving their flags
Concealing their secrets in brown paper bags

Their conscience is weak but their hunger is strong
Their shadows are dark and their nightmares are long
But forgive them their greed as their souls may be shallow
Forgive them their hate for their hearts may be hollow

Who are these villains that stalk us by day?
The habitual demons that won't go away
Tempting our egos with pieces of gold
Knowing each man can be purchased or sold

Promising bliss in the life after this
Threatening hell when your faith runs amiss
They prey on the weak who have anger to spread
Who dream of their enemies peppered with lead

So the angels and devils stay shrouded in awe
Foreign and far beyond natural law
And we remain subject to external forces
Too scared to uncover the deep-seated sources

But study and see that your rivals are near
Their soldiers advance over trenches of fear
Our minds have been split like the town of Berlin
And the enemy's refuge is somewhere within