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An Open Letter​.​.​.

from Seeing if the Fire Takes by Josh Klemons

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This hat I'm wearing
Saw to it that your share in
Stock went up a quarter of a penny

Some mom and pop
They lost their shop
You know this and you still won't give them any

Give 'em a break
It's all they're looking for
What's at stake
For your big old megastore
Maybe ask them to make
One of the products on your floor
There are so many
Couldn't you handle just one more
Don't do it for me
Do it cause that's what big brothers are for

You say you stand for
The red, white and blue core
That it's all about community
But your goods come from abroad
And as the people lose their real jobs
You offer them part time work once they turn seventy-three

Give 'em a break
It's all they're looking for
What's at stake
For your big old megastore
Maybe ask them to make
One of the products on your floor
There are so many
Couldn't you handle just one more
Don't do it for me
Do it cause that's what big brothers are for

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from Seeing if the Fire Takes, released May 1, 2006

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Josh Klemons Madison, Wisconsin

Southern music with an eclectic, well-traveled flair.

Smart lyrics, ninja-style guitar and finely-crafted songs. What more do you need?

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