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Repression

fade the tyrant to black to snap a people's slide to hopeless when the down trodden gasp for frenzied gulps of air freedom's fullness lost authoritarian arms in perversions of civic life that bash the rush of free expression when the hatchet faced boss combats thought like a burning bacteria that drains color from life Is the brute a man at all but a boot on the world? blunt force trauma in jaws snapped shut calculated state control celebrating callousness to smear malice that slackens one's soul citizens cower in concealed shelter, encased in black-boxed fear eclipse of the sun from the tyrant's grip sooty nights of sirens wailing when a protest fist rising means life severed push back possible in the timeless fury of revolution from rebellion whispering in moonless corners but only when a people's survival is a silenced cry we hear Poem composed August 28/21

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Diane Perna

Date: 1/31/2022 3:37:00 PM

Amazing, you're so talented! I read several of your poems, one more magnificent than the other! So moving and intricate details! Profound messages too!

Brian Sambourne
Date: 1/31/2022 6:49:00 PM

Greetings Diane, Very thoughtful of you to comment so favorably on my postings. Your kind words have encouraged my pen. With gratitude, Brian

Thomas Wells

Date: 9/27/2021 12:30:00 PM

This is a muscular poem, masterfully revealing how the oppressed are silenced by the tyranny evidenced in corrupt leaders and the system. I think the second stanza is particularly powerful. This is a great poem with an important message! - Best, Thomas

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/27/2021 7:56:00 PM

Thomas your most uplifting, encouraging words have made my day. This poem was among my ever lengthening string of NA's so your words are especially welcomed. Thank you, immensely. Best wishes, Brian

Gary Radice

Date: 9/12/2021 12:13:00 AM

Another great write Brian. Powerful stuff. I like it thst you don't stand back and your work has punch. Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/12/2021 11:37:00 AM

Hi Gary, Much appreciation for your thoughtful comment. My "work with punch" garners many a thumbs down but I do persist. Thank you again, Brian

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/1/2021 9:40:00 PM

Ah, Yes Brian, with money profit and wealth, power over others can be devastating, i think of the nations so subdued, even in these days, long after the powers of kings and clergy.

Brian Sambourne
Date: 9/2/2021 9:49:00 PM

Hello Harry, you are quite right - there's a fusion of power, profit + butchery that ruins the lives of multitudes. Thank you for your stop by + comment. Be well. Brian

Susan Woodrow

Date: 8/28/2021 10:12:00 PM

An awesome write :)

Brian Sambourne
Date: 8/29/2021 6:51:00 AM

Thank you, Susan. Hope all is well with you. Brian