Millard Lowe Poet Free verse

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“Forward Ever...Backwards…Never!?!”

 

With all 

The progress

We made, how

Is it that we’re 

Back to where 

We once were

With oppression?

Did we become 

So comfortable

That we failed

To see what

Was coming

To push us

Back and make America great again?!

How could we have simply missed

The vivid message of Stockholm,

Which, for us, here today, is now

A USA, Oppressor Syndrome?!

FORWARD EVER, BACKWARDS NEVER

“Forward Ever...Backwards…Never!?!”

With all 
The progress
We made, how
Is it that we’re 
Back to where 
We once were
With oppression?
Did we become 
So comfortable
That we failed
To see what
Was coming
To push us
Back and make America great again?!
How could we have simply missed
The vivid message of Stockholm,
Which, for us, here today, is now
A USA, Oppressor Syndrome?!

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM Oppressor Syndrome is a very apt and catchy name for it. The definition of “great” is decidedly dependent upon interpretation, and these days who’s wielding it. Peace and love to you. xomo Millard Lowe October 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM Great, inspiring feedback, Maureen! I'm so pleased with how your feedback reflects the allegorical nature of this canvassing. Thanks. One. Peace and Love.