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Inane Inaction

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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Roper Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 9:32 PM
Congratulations on your win, John, great alliteration. Hugs Eve ~`*
Gauthier Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:10 PM
Congrats on your win John. Well done.
Ashley Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 7:20 PM
This is a great poem John, with wonderful alliterative accents. Congratulations on your fine win. Warmest wishes..
Andresen Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 3:14 PM
- The winners are named and it was great to see your poem on the winning list - Congratulations, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
April 1, 2018 at 3:09 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...
Andresen Avatar
March 24, 2018 at 4:12 PM
- A difficult form, John - Well done and good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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