Geoffrey Brewer Poet Rhyme

Song of a Protestor 2020

SONG OF A PROTESTOR
How sweet to have a conscience that is clear
Can laud myself for righteousness conspicuous
Support all worthy politics, no fear
That I’d be charged as fascist, avaricious

Equality and fairness are my watchwords
You’ve more than me? I’ll be like Robin of Locksley
I’ll take from you, imprimatur conferred
With government empowered as my proxy

If green and peaceful then it must be noble
No mind that it removes your free volition
We know what’s best for all, and with power global
We’ll have no strife, just placid full submission

You disagree? Won’t ask you on what basis
For I know the reason is: you’re a bigoted racist 

POST SCRIPT for SPRING 2020
There come events when evil deeds are wrought
Revealed to all the nation to be grieved
The strong emotions roused and feelings fraught
Should never go to waste, a chance perceived
To catalyse our protests and refine
Our image and project a virtue sign

We‘ll use street violence disguised as justice
Seen in shop windows cracked from side to side
The town once emptied by a virus dust is
Now occupied by looters, open wide
Our righteous rage and tears shall be unfurled
Unsheathing one more sword to change your world

Our narrative is spread mythologised
‘Hands up! Don’t shoot! Established now as real
Minor criminals are martyred - canonised 
While you of more possession now must kneel
And pay redress for your ancestors’ sins
Thus equality of suffering begins

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Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2020 at 4:21 PM So sadly true!

Funom Makama June 15, 2020 at 4:21 PM Remarkable lines, true words, amazing piece from a very deep and wise mind. I love every bit of this. Great work Geoffrey. Geoffrey Brewer June 16, 2020 at 9:14 AM Thank you for your kind words, Funom.

Gershon Wolf June 10, 2020 at 3:54 PM Ha, ha! You've nailed it, Geoffrey. Spot on. Robin's leotards have just turned blush-red! :) Gershon Geoffrey Brewer June 11, 2020 at 10:07 AM Not so merry! Thanks, Gershon.

Joseph P. DiMino June 10, 2020 at 10:30 AM Take prayer out of schools; give Dumb Hollywood, greedy, self-centered politicians and brainless academics the reins...and this is what we are left with. Well said my friend! Geoffrey Brewer June 11, 2020 at 10:06 AM Thanks as always for your feedback, Joe.

Martin Braun June 9, 2020 at 10:10 AM A very serious, and meaningful work. There are telltales in the wind, and when "Equality and fairness are my watchwords" banners blow... you know a squall is soon upon you. Well done! Geoffrey Brewer June 10, 2020 at 10:02 AM Many thanks, Martin. Your comments are always gratefully received.