One Against Many

One against many

A peace campaigner,
Anti war protester,
Brian Haw U.K. Cristian
Dedicated to his beliefs,
His rectitude a mirror,
People of opposition 
How could ever bear,
The One against many !

Blue plaque erected,
His death marks an end
To a historic enterprise,
As we attend the funeral
Assemble to pay tribute
And celebrate peace,
Fighting till last breath,
The One against many !

Symbol of free speech,
An ancient mariner,
An eccentric dash,
A loner with a 
Glittering eye,
Drawling 'B-liar' slogans,
Opposite to gate of 
Commons he shouts,
The One against many!

Cigarettes his only vice,
And lung cancer
Never could undo,
His determination,
Could not be suppressed,
Smoking till 
his last breath,
The One against many !


August 24th, 2014
For contest 'One against many' by Joe Maverick

Ranked 6th

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/24/2014 2:34:00 PM
A very nice tribute to this man, and perfect for the contest, best of luck ~~
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Date: 8/24/2014 12:33:00 PM
This contest is very difficult but you did your entry very well my dear friend Dr. Upma. I wish you good luck though this is already a winner for me. Thank you so much for sharing. May I also have this opportunity to thank you for your precious time to visit and leave a nice comment on my latest poem. Yes, the old recipe I wrote is tasty too. :)) Have a great weekend! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora
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Date: 8/24/2014 11:20:00 AM
lovely write about a special man - I'm trying to think of something for this contest, but nothing is happening so far!
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