A Voice For Change

Some will sing a new song, some will be the same
There is so much pain but many are still condoning
the game
What’s your worry, they would often ask?
In spite of the state, they just don’t care
Some often wonder what's the reason for this
treason    
But no real answer, one could reason
Obscurity blinded our eyes 
We grope in the dark but no one is asking
Why did we not defend our rights?
They held our hands to lead us out
But only to find out we are still in the boat with no
way out
The smell of death engulfed our space,
Who will rescue us from this unjust plight  
We look for change, for change
Unmoved and callous as they are, I know that there is 
a better way
But who will forfeit this game and undo this insanity 
Scheme and ism is their way, no helping out, just 
lashing out
Insanity plagued this place; and our faith is beginning
to asphyxiate
What is the stake if we retaliate, for there is hope if we
don’t give out?
Why not stand up and fight for our rights
For with our voice we can overcome this insane plight
and defend our constitutional rights
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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March 20, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Pauline, dropping by once again, Congratulations on your awesome win........ Luv ~LINDA~
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March 19, 2015 at 6:16 PM
Pauline, congratulations for your high marks in my contest, 4th place! Verlena
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March 20, 2015 at 12:07 PM
I am honored to know that my poem has touched you in some way or other to receive such merit, thank you. Pauline
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March 19, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Pauline:) Thank you so much for the reply. That was nice of you to comment my comment. ((regarding the bottom reply)) Always ~LINDA~
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March 16, 2015 at 12:27 AM
PAULINE, Dropped by to say hi and congratulate you on having your poem selected by Soup's Administration. This is a wonderful poem to have featured on the homepage. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA
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March 16, 2015 at 1:27 PM
Thank you kindly for such an amazing feedback Pauline
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March 15, 2015 at 6:30 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem Pauline - so relevant for a class I teach. -Tinty
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March 16, 2015 at 1:33 PM
I thank you kindly, your comment means a great deal to me
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March 15, 2015 at 4:40 PM
Pauline:) Congratulations on having your awesome poem featured on the soups Home Page. ~SKAT LOVE~
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March 16, 2015 at 1:37 PM
Thank you a lot, I am very grateful for your comment
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