This poem written so many years ago is certainly still applicable.
UNTITLED POEM
I will stand tall and shout,
I will raise the raucous voice of youth
In stolen phrases,
That stir the hearts.
Never the minds
"Stand, unite, what have you to
fear but fear itself?
Rights, freedoms, liberty."
I will yell them loudly
With my arms spread as if pleading
Watch them awaken,
Watch the little people stand up taller
Watch them believe in spineless words
Hear them mutter, hear them twist the
phrases into spears for battle.
Resultant chaos--
No concern of mine.
I receive my medal for Persuasive Speaking.
Susan J. Skinner
copyright 2011/all rights reserved
No comments:
Post a Comment