Resistance

Hanging there, limp but clenched,
Muscles still inexplicably tensed,
To whom did the hand once belong,
Still remaining defiant and strong,
A mere piece of a person once there,
With the spirit of the revolution's flare,
And what now of the rest of that precious soul,
Whose dismembered limbs were left in the coal,
Of the fires that swept through and set to ash,
All that now has been lost in a flash,
And yet here is a shard of the spirit still strong,
A lone hand with the flag to whom all belong.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Agustin Avatar
October 31, 2024 at 6:50 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 25, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Nice to see this one again. LINDA
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January 4, 2016 at 12:39 PM
hope to see you back this year...2016
Muitherero Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 11:08 AM
An undying spirit depicted here. Couplets sprucing it all up. Wonderful I say, wonderful!
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November 19, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Nirbhay, Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT
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November 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM
HEY YOU!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness! Why didn't you tell me???? Welcome, sweetie! AUNTIE IS SO PROUD OF YOU! Beautiful beautiful piece! XOXOXOXO HUGS!
Tidd Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Nice. I would classify it more rhyme than free verse. Good start. Welcome.
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November 18, 2013 at 11:17 AM
- Welcome to P-Soup, Nirbhay! - Nice to read your first poem here. - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck - have a nice day! - (Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours). - My first greeting to you from Norway. - I will come back to read more.... another day :) - oxox / /Anne-Lise :)
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November 18, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Nirbhay, , I like your first poetic piece on the site ,, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family. (Drama & Love. LOL) ~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@
Kendrick Avatar
November 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM
Emotive and expressive work that you have penned..Enjoyed reading this one today..I felt as though I was experiencing your loss as well..Welcome to soup..Sara
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