Michael Benkhen Poet I do not know?

I Spoke Up

I spoke up and a lost an eye. Is that the cost of an eye? 

I spoke up and lost my leg. Is justice worth a person's leg?

I spoke up and I lost an arm. But arms are taken every day so I do not mind.

I spoke up and they took my mouth. I'll write a letter to another country so they will speak for me.

Till so many body parts litter the street that tourists will have no choice but to speak.

Will they take their limbs as well? 

How much Justice can three tons of limbs buy?




- I wrote this in honor of Emily Henochowicz.
The girl who lost her left eye for standing up to Israel.

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 4, 2010 at 6:53 AM This is a great way to start my morning reading poetry. I am glad your poetry was among the poetry I have the pleasure to read today. Wishing you a weekend full of love and inspiration Michael. Love, Carol