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The Protest

We of humble heart protest Doubtless is the passion Circumventing hapless fools Protesting indignation. We humble objector’s loot Incensed- why not- lets frenzy Like raving zombies- look cops Psyched up ready for a scrap. We humble chanters ranting People power- things will change Rage our pious stratagem We the injured will avenge. There’s comfort in our numbers Righteous we –over the top And falling all together Psyched up ready for the chop. She with blindfold sword and scales Oblivious and righteous

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Tara Jennings

Date: 10/26/2010 9:23:00 PM

Riot, Mob, She, a cause to avenge, there is nothing more dangerous than being rightous and oblivious and feeling comforted in numbers. You wrote well to identify them as a seperate indivuals in a group by repeating "we", and showing their unity by using "She", at this point they are blinded and molded into one cause. I don't believe there is a power in this type of protesting when an individual gives up their identity and is eager for the cops to scrap with.

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 10/23/2010 2:13:00 PM

Interesting write that I find appropriate in these times of great tribulations! Well done, David!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/21/2010 7:44:00 AM

Nice and creative write, enjoyed it, David

Charles Henderson

Date: 10/20/2010 9:39:00 PM

It seems to me I can see through the cyniscism in this write to where you would like for the "people power" to grow to. We have to have faith in the movement or it doesn't stand a chance. I have faith that the tea party and the republicans can come to a common ground. If that happens, things will start changing. Charles

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/20/2010 8:51:00 PM

Many of us have been protesting much of our lives, David. If there's power in numbers, why haven't we changed the world? Really like the way you referred to lady Justice in the last verse. Perhaps as we grow older we lose the belief that our protests will accomplish something. So nice to see you posting again, my friend. I can relate to this great write. Love, Carolyn