The Berlin Wall

The swirls of freedom’s fervent dreams On canvas raised in bitter cold Upon oppression’s wall of screams A city severed at its seams Gleaned comfort in art’s bright console The swirls of freedom’s fervent dreams Beyond the walls, a feared regime With liberty, in stern control Upon oppression’s wall of screams The inside; vibrant colors gleam Expressions brushed of angst, unfold The swirls of freedom’s fervent dreams The gray outside; true evil’s scheme With barbs of wire ensnaring souls Upon oppression’s wall of screams A palisade of painted streams Immersed in thought – cascading bold The swirls of freedom’s fervent dreams Upon oppression’s wall of screams ~~16 Mar 2016~~ Note –During the later stages of the cold war, the West Berlin side of the Berlin Wall was an unrestricted outlet for graffiti artists to express the freedom absent on the other side.