Che
When great men die poets weep
Though all heroes die the same
Some losses cut yet deeper deep
For some carry a brighter flame.
That is you Che Guevarra, you
Are dead, but cannot die here,
The void yawns lovingly for you
The soldier is the one who care.
Fidel said, the great artist can die
But the art has an immortal will
That man has good discerning eye
His heart is a dream's great mill.
You are both artist and art, portrait
Of the people, and painter of want
Your action tells the depth of faith,
Your love brings fruit upon the plant.
Che, we miss your spontaniety's fire
We miss your mind growing a desert
With corn, your bravery and desire
For freedom where the masses hurt.
No man gives so fully self, or again
For the peasants care; you were all
The canvas from the mind could drain,
Our living legend in mural and wall.
Copyright © David Smalling | Year Posted 2012
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