Ram R. V. Poet Free verse

Freedom To Write

“Writing [maketh] an exact Man,”
claims Francis Bacon. 
Macaulay’s Minutes is our bible.
Derrida emphasizes 
the Primacy of Writing.
Freedom to write is also guaranteed—
by our Indian  Constitution!

So, our children at school do write a lot—
in the classroom, 
as part of their homework,
as assignments;
write a lot of tests: 
their test of spoken language, too,
is a written test!

Isn’t it hard work?
Yes, but that’s the price they must pay— 
For the freedom NOT to think!

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Composed on November 16, 2017.
Winner I,  Photostory Contest, sponsored by Eve Roper, December 2, 2017.

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Rhoda Tripp December 2, 2017 at 6:40 PM Congratulations on a first place win! Ram R. V. December 2, 2017 at 6:44 PM Thank you, Rhoda:-)

Eve Roper December 2, 2017 at 4:02 PM Ram, I am totally shock you have no comments. This is a wonderful write. Thank you for entering my contest your imagery and flow of words are great. Congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve ~`* Ram R. V. December 2, 2017 at 6:30 PM Thank you, Eve, for your handsome comments and also for the prize. Members avoided commenting maybe because it's geopolitical rather than global. xo. Ram R. V. December 2, 2017 at 6:30 PM Thank you, Eve, for your handsome comments and also for the prize. Members avoided commenting maybe because it's geopolitical. xo.