The Ink Pen of History

History should happen in pen of ink,
    not pencil of lead.
    It must not be erased, or hyper-spaced,
    or gently changed by those who think
    their own wishes instead. 

    We often say, "It is what it is," 
    and fully believe that to be true.
    If that is the case, "It was what it was,"
    is also true too.

    Yesterday's lessons cannot go unlearned
    unless we succumb to the fear of the past.

    Today's bravery is to look into the face 
    of the cancel culture and say,
    "We renounce you," at last!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ekwobi Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 7:49 AM
The Not-So-Natural-Voiced Poet might feel ashamed of this after consuming Scott's Ink Pen of History. The Poem's sincere lines are quite sure that The Facts of History deserve the same respect as a Rigid Constitution or Buddhist Temple.
Campbell Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 3:57 AM
Thanks, Chinedum. I believe this poem makes a very important point. Therefore I was pleased and honored it was included in the latest P.S. anthology.
Drowley Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 8:48 AM
Spot on! Excellent write. More truth like this is needed.
Campbell Avatar
April 9, 2022 at 1:06 PM
Thanks, David. We all need and deserve fierce defenders of true history.
Gregory Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Perceptive imagery
Campbell Avatar
April 8, 2022 at 9:44 PM
Thank you. Let history be real. Statues should stand. Just as no book should be banned.
Turner Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 4:22 AM
I agree 100%, Scott. Teddy Roosevelt said, "The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future."
Campbell Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Thank you, Daniel. Knowing history prevents misery.
Hankins Avatar
June 10, 2021 at 8:17 PM
Scott, I really liked the sentiments expressed in your poem, and the way you wrote them. A lot of truth here! This is what good poetry should accomplish.
Campbell Avatar
June 11, 2021 at 6:01 PM
Milton, thank you for your comment. Good poetry should always express truth!
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