Line Gauthier Poet Ode

Julian Assange

Australian journalist with big dreams
Advocating freedom and transparency
Becoming founder of WikiLeaks
Attracting international attention
By publishing secret documents
Uncovering human rights abuses
Appalling war crimes and corruption
Refusing to be censored comes at a cost
Forcing Julian to seek political asylum
Trusting only his beloved faithful cat



AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on April 14, 2019 for contest JULIAN ASSANGE sponsored by KAI MICHAEL NEWMANN  -  RANKED 8TH

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Paul Marc June 2, 2019 at 12:13 PM Congrats on your win :) Line Gauthier June 2, 2019 at 1:39 PM Thanks, PM. Much appreciated.

Caren Krutsinger April 17, 2019 at 1:28 AM How did you know about the trusty cat? Was this poetic license or do you really know, Line? Wow! Made me think. Line Gauthier April 17, 2019 at 7:38 AM Amazing what is out there available in "public knowledge".

M. L. Kiser April 15, 2019 at 8:12 PM Well penned, honest and so sad for Julian. Line Gauthier April 15, 2019 at 8:14 PM A hard choice to live by when one feels such a strong calling... playing with fire. It's not for everyone.