Resistance

It's a term coined
for the times

propelled by actions
ceremoniously indulged

whimsically by the populace.
It's growing daily,

masses in tune
bubbling to surface

rife with rebellion.
Senseless conventions

imposed by the machine,
discrepancies enlightened

with blinding rays
of rationality

superimposed upon circumstances.
Keeping up the fight

against all odds
baffling to mindfulness

as they scramble to react
to tides of mistrust.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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September 20, 2017 at 4:04 PM
You are an intelligent and talented poet..
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September 15, 2017 at 10:47 AM
Frank, your poem speaks for our times. People have always been followers. Easily drawn to charismatic personalities . On both sides of an issue. And easy to manipulate to turning against others. Mark Twain. Said it best "same damn fools " Persian Sufi poets are credited with the saying "this to shall pass " Poets are not easily manipulated, your not a 2 dimensional thinker. I see that in your writing. Thank you for chronicling these times, and for rising above, the crowd
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September 4, 2017 at 9:05 AM
Tides of miss trust? Some people are working on the miss trust, so they can get on with their life. Have a nice day my new friend.
Salehi Avatar
August 24, 2017 at 1:11 AM
I try to find hope in your resistance....
Teagan Avatar
August 22, 2017 at 12:23 AM
So true.
Sands Avatar
August 13, 2017 at 1:04 PM
Well done Frank :)
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