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Sonnet For the Politically Correct

SONNET FOR THE POLITICALLY CORRECT [There is a history of the world, parallel with that which we know - or is it?] Then Horatius slew no foes to defend the bridge But invited Lars Porsena across for tea and crumpets With our English dead did we not close up the breach Nor storm the wall to sound of drums and trumpets No promise of toil, tears, and sweat was made, but in lieu One of handouts entitlements, counselling and free contraceptives Our spokesmen were exhorted to tolerate every view No 'evil empire' was confronted, with robust invective We submitted to dependence, delusion and wishful thinking In that parallel world of sweetness, light and no villainy On a gradual slippery slope not aware we were sinking In a slow subtle deluge of utopian soft tyranny A servile decaying world we inherit if we neglect The fight for freedom, but embrace the politically correct

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L. J. Carber

Date: 5/29/2018 12:37:00 PM

Wow! This could be my theme song in my one man war of PC Fascism, which is not only intolerant of dissent, but seems to lack both common sense and 'heart', ironically enough. But you phrase it perfectly: ;the slow subtle deluge of utopian soft tyranny.'

Susan Gentry

Date: 3/22/2018 12:35:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this. We can't be all things to all people, even trying to be takes away personal responsibility. This is a thought-provoking write that rings true today. Interesting write. I look forward to checking out more from you.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/15/2017 7:48:00 AM

Enjoyed your scholarly sonnet :)

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 9/15/2017 8:44:00 AM

Thank you kindly, Kim.

Frederic Parker

Date: 8/21/2017 7:14:00 PM

nice sonnet, well-written, well researched, I do believe Churchill's Gallipoli campaign was not politically correct, but a debacle and Regan had great speech writers none who could explain how he got 200 Marines killed in a foreign barracks...when they found the city of Troy it was buried under ten different civilizations, maybe some of them were politically correct, maybe they weren't, either way, none lasted, Cain has fought Able since the beginning that is the only parallel

Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 9/15/2017 8:44:00 AM

Thanks for your detailed response. The single view that I expressed, is mine, but I accept the possibility that it could be wrong (only slightly!) and it was partly determined by the muse (half hearted, open minded views do not usually lend themselves to artistic form - except perhaps in a soliloquy on the ramparts of Elsinore)