Inane Inaction

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You imbibe the diatribe,
quaffing the jibe for a bribe
to remain silent and acquiescing. 

Struck mute to suit
your unfussed cowardice
in failing to speak up,
when you know the throng is wrong like you
to remain silent, 
a seething flock in shock.

Inertia, inherent, 
in the same inane inaction.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 4/3/2018 9:32:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, John, great alliteration. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 4/3/2018 4:10:00 PM
Congrats on your win John. Well done.
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Date: 4/2/2018 7:20:00 PM
This is a great poem John, with wonderful alliterative accents. Congratulations on your fine win. Warmest wishes..
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Date: 4/1/2018 3:14:00 PM
- The winners are named and it was great to see your poem on the winning list - Congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 4/1/2018 3:09:00 PM
Never remain silent in times of injustice.. Nice poem and use of alliteration, but just a bit short to finish higher in the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest...
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Date: 3/24/2018 4:12:00 PM
- A difficult form, John - Well done and good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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