Men of Justice

Life is a gift, but death is seen as a curse,
Heroes are ordinarily born but give their lives for other to live,
Tell that man that fold his arm in the mist of injustice,
That one day, very soon, if he refuses to take up the challenge,
The life he protects will be snatched from him.

Wake up the slumbers to the duty calls,
Tell the idles that there are so much work to be done,
Look into the eyes of the wicked ones and dare him,
Now is the time to act for tomorrow may be too late,
Rise, oh rise, men of justice.

(c) 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Agustin Avatar
June 27, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 15, 2016 at 4:10 PM
joshua, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
A  Avatar
November 20, 2015 at 2:28 AM
Joshua, Excellent poem. Thank you for sharing. **SKAT**
Akinwande Avatar
November 24, 2015 at 5:27 PM
Thank you SKAT A for your kind comment. :)
Revolution Avatar
August 13, 2014 at 1:31 AM
powerful words!! very nice Dave!
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October 25, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Thank you very much Maxine!
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August 4, 2014 at 10:00 PM
thank you Dave... One love.
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