Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

Rising Tide

Thousands of people 
   out in the street
Voices cry out in  
    the chill autumn air
They are crying out 
    for better government policies 
which hopefully will be a healing balm 
    for the public's wounds
Speakers ascend the platform 
    their words strike chords 
in the hearts of the assembled masses
You may believe what you want 
   but take note of the crowd's demands 
   They will affect 
your life and the life of your  loved ones 
   A rising tide will lift all boats!

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Andrea Dietrich October 6, 2013 at 1:20 AM I pray folks will rise up and somehow defeat the stupidity coming out of Washington DC. too. Good one, Matt.

Poet Destroyer A October 3, 2013 at 8:24 PM Hello Matt, deep chilling Autumn Air.. interesting ending message... How are you?....xox~ Linda

Ken Carroll October 1, 2013 at 9:47 AM Hey Matthew, A politically charged write..Well done. Ken

Sara Kendrick September 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM I like the line a rising tide will lift all boats..Thanks for the visit to my page..Your comments are uplifting...Sara

Karen Anglesey September 29, 2013 at 9:09 AM Hi Matthew, a very prolific piece. The masses are tired of riding the unruly seas of government.

Demetrios Trifiatis September 29, 2013 at 3:46 AM Wise words that can be appreciated more by those who have been through such an upheaval! May they listen to your plea!

Lucilla Carrillo September 28, 2013 at 11:36 PM This is true. We need better government policies. I do hope we get them Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla

Shanity Rain September 28, 2013 at 9:14 PM amazing , putting me in that very scene.