Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

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Inspired by inspired by the Bruce Dickinson song Darkside of Aquarius.  

For contest of Robert James Liguori

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Turn the Tables

Apocalyptic riders, riding hard,
pressing, pressing on us 
as they come -
how long will they ride
before we all are overcome?
Why do so many
to the horsemen four succumb?
Too many, like sheep, heedless have become.

Anti-democratic and scapegoating leaders
have ruled over us for decades.
No. For centuries!
Wars and misery they bring.
Why don’t we turn the tables
and lock them up in penitentiaries?

Why imitate those liars
being money-hungry,
allowing them control
as we follow ever dumbly?

So few are those who dare step up.
Lonely is the Silver Surfer and Fantastic Four.
A shout-out to humanity -
your courage I implore!

Turn the tables. Turn the tables.
If we’d but take a stand -
think of how the world could be.
Like the Dharma -
It could be so grand.
Let us all together band,
and let Aquarius shine with peace
throughout each and every land.

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Krishnanand Guptar September 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM Congratulations, poet friend, on your win in this contest with a powerful poem, expressive and succinct. I, however, fear, the call be be a cry in the desert, a dream within a dream. Wishing you a meditative forthcoming weekend.

Danny Derden September 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM Your poem is a rallying cry—bold, urgent, and empowering. You blend myth and modern truth with conviction. The call to action is clear and beautifully defiant. Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM Thanks so much. If only people would stop hating and realize what the globalists have in store for us

Paige Hind September 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM I agree with you! Ugh, it's awful. One day... :)

Joseph May September 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM When the masses take a stand, dictators fall, Very nicely penned Andrea Andrea Dietrich September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM For sure

CayCay Godwin September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM As you know, I don't do the song contests (for the most part) but I see you listened and, darn, if you didn't 'get it' and pull off an exceptional poem based on it. It may be an assumption that you 'got it', but I feel safe saying so. Loved the ride from start to finish, you delivered urgency as born from righteous indignation. Way to go, Andrea. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM Thanks so much. I always surprise myself how easily Roberts contests inspire me once I know a song's lyrics

Danny Derden September 16, 2025 at 8:04 AM Your poem is a rallying cry wrapped in cosmic grit. The Silver Surfer reference is brilliant—an emblem of solitary resistance, (an aside I once emblazoned my work gloves with "SILVER SURFER"...still have them in fact). You channel righteous fury and hope with rhythm and fire. Keep riding that wave of truth. Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM Hey, thanks

John Lawless September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM I paraphrase an old Scottish proverb "Oh Lord please the "giftee" gee us to see ourselves as others see us". It appears we are unable to even agree on what it is we don't agree on...Nice write Andrea, you made an old guy stop and think...TA DA... Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM Interesting!

sara Etgen-Baker September 15, 2025 at 5:14 PM I appreciate the strength in your words...if we could unite, what a grandstand that would be. Inspirational words.

Joseph P. DiMino September 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM Christ turned those tables over, didn't He? Well said, Andrea. Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM yes, he DID

Abdullah Alhemaidy September 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM Very interesting!

Kim Rodrigues September 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM The tables indeed will turn one day. Hope someone will come to their senses. Hugs Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM Right on, Kim

Dr. Vandana Sharma September 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM I see the use of the word" Dharma". Actually it is a Sanskrit/Hindi word (Dharm), but in english, in all the Sanskrit/Hindi words an extra "a " is added.(I wonder why!) Dharm means to do what is right and it should be our duty to do that. Great poem. Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM yes, I used it because the song in this challenge used it inside the song. I had to look it up to get it!

Jay Narain September 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM Poem with deep thoughts.

Duke Beaufort September 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM Andrea, you have introduced a diverse set of cultural icons to explain what we really do need to do....of course peacefully!! I hope you are well. You might not want to read what I've done recently, but in my own way, I am trying to point out how we're being played so we can turn the tables. I hope you are in good spirits and send many smiles from the heart. We won't always agree, but I know you are sincere and make the best of life you can. That is a strategy I admire. Andrea Dietrich September 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM thanks, probably your meaning here is that we have different political ideals? I personally do not like Trump; however, I think the liberalism of this country has brought us closer to communism, and I think neither party has our best interests at heart. I especially hate the fear mongering that took place during covid. I want complete withdrawal from the UN and WHO, all these global entitites who ultimately will enslave us with the "great reset" I want to believe Trump will not fall for that, but sadly, I feel even he will endorse it in the end and the globalists will control us.