The Oklahoma Bar Journal May 2024

T he B ack P age

When Did We Become Enemies? By M. Kent Anderson

We both have mothers and fathers And sons and daughters When did we become enemies? We worship in our own way Some in the night and some in the day When did we become enemies? Let us argue and discuss And maybe sometimes even cuss But do not let us become enemies.

We both believe in freedom and liberty We both believe in family When did we become enemies? We both want our vote to count the same We want our voice to be heard, no matter our wealth or fame When did we become enemies? Our ancestors came from different places But we grew up smiling at the same faces When did we become enemies? I lean left and you lean right Both of us want safety and peace tonight When did we become enemies?

Mr. Anderson is a retired OBA member who practiced law for 47 years. He now lives in Davenport, Florida.

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THE OKLAHOMA BAR JOURNAL