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Speak Freely

Give me some contention
I need a good head spin 
I don't think you can fathom
All the trouble that we’re in

Serve free speech for dinner
Let's cut it to pieces
To divide it among us
And see how far it reaches

If you told me what you thought
Would I be compromised? 
And in the heat from your fire
Would I have to pick sides?

If I told you what I thought
Would it pull out your roots?
Would it give you the impulse
To give me the boot?

I am no dogmatist 
Man, I just want the truth
If you ban the contention
You are banning the proof 

If some opinions are contraband
Then can't I conclude:
If the truth can't defend itself
How is it true?

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J.W. Earnings

Date: 3/28/2018 11:55:00 PM

Very amazing poem here. Thanks for your comment on my poem. You are thoughtful and kind to do so. ^_^-JWE

Akkina Downing

Date: 3/18/2018 1:51:00 PM

Kyle, totally an awesome write...And yeah, I agree with Joe, truth in its self evident! Also agree with Silent One, never be afraid to speak your truth of mind :) amazing write I enjoyed this very much! Hugs :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/15/2018 12:28:00 AM

For sure; truth is so true, that it is self evident...the truth you speak of. Great write!

Gerald Dillenbeck

Date: 3/14/2018 8:12:00 PM

I chose this one because of the Political Verse label; my genre of choice. And I really enjoyed this piece. Thank you for sharing it. What goes around, comes around. Sometimes.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/11/2018 5:38:00 PM

Great poem, Kyle. Wouldn't it be wild if the truth just bit us all on the butt!!! Then nobody could argue with their petty opinions.

Silent One

Date: 3/10/2018 5:16:00 PM

never be afraid to speak your mind.. I mean look at Trump he dont care lol

Jan Allison

Date: 3/10/2018 11:50:00 AM

a fabulous message Kyle:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 3/9/2018 8:40:00 PM

Sadly enough there is some that don't know what the truth is especially for their own gain.. Nicely done

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/9/2018 4:42:00 PM

This is such a meaningful rendering..lovely dialogue of potent thoughts..well written, Kyle.

Arturo Michael

Date: 3/9/2018 4:16:00 PM

Correct all the way...but social conduct impedes the flow...the truth can offend so easily...and often times it's made on a wrong premise...Nice poem...I like the clarity and message...All the best

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/9/2018 4:07:00 PM

Amen, Kyle! The last two lines are especially good! Janice

Mick Talbot

Date: 3/9/2018 3:12:00 PM

Thanks for dropping by Kyle. I am so glad you did as I probably would not have got to read your poetical take, (and very apt it is too), on free speech thank you... Mick

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/9/2018 1:40:00 PM

Bravo, Kyle! We need this message badly! Heck, I need it badly. Let it ring and resonate! Best wishes, Gershon

Robertina B.

Date: 3/9/2018 1:10:00 PM

Awesome Kyle!! Bravo !! Well done.. Your message is very clear..

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/9/2018 1:05:00 PM

- Truth is hard to find ... many avoid the truth ... dare we believe in free speech (?) - Very well written, Kyle - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/9/2018 12:22:00 PM

I am cheering for Serve free speech for dinner. Let's cut it to pieces. and If you told me what you thought would I be compromised? Well thought out, and lovely execution. Provoked my dendrites.