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Harriet-Jacqui xx posted in the group National Poetry Month
Protest
Protest! They say they care.
Protest! They wouldn’t dare.
Protest! They cut your hair.
Protest! They strip you bare.
Protest! They foul your air.
Protest! Your bruises hurt.
Protest! Your face is dirt.
Protest! Your eyes are tired.
Protest! Your jaw is wired.
Protest! Your eyes are black.
Protest! No going back!
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Sadly, I agree – I live in England, we’re all affected by Trump, Iran, Israel, all the cruel rhetoric on all sides, but I so hope America overthrows your President soon. Only thru a public uprising, it seems, can normality be restored in The States. HJx
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Girl this is something. Protest to be heard but who is even listening? they keep doing the damage. This is good
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It’s borne out of my frustration at The World, Fia. The Devil, threatening to wipe out a civilization using foul-mouthed rhetoric only makes life worse for all of us, bluffing or not. The Devils on the other side are just as bad, if not worse -putting to death 30,000 innocent protestors. Pray we all move to Peace, soon, girl. Take Good Care of…Read More
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NAVINA posted in the group National Poetry Month
A STORM’S MIMIC EMOTIONS
Why does it rain?
When I’m sad?
Does it feel my pain?
When things go bad?How can it last long?
I’m still crying
When will it be gone?
The outside is pouring.Where is the sun?
To feel better
I just wanna go out and run
Even with this dark weatherI try to smile a bit
And when I do
I see the r…Read More![]()
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It does feel that way when I am sad. It’s like it wants to cry for me. Lovely
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I know the timing is right for tears on everyone and how the rain comes in too. Thank you Fia, glad you liked.
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![Profile picture of Fia Naturie]()
This is good informative poem. My son has dyslexia and though it takes him a little longer to read things, it does not change who he is. I love when I can relate to a piece
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You are you and that is all that matters. Great poem.
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you sure do shine beautiful Jackie I leave out whole words my brain says are there you have my sympathy ❤️
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Powerfully penned, Jackie. Amazing write my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Read MoreThe crows they passed nor wisdom lent, Save edicts of their own intent— Decrees of self, in echoes thrown, Till every voice was praise alone. Oh! Ghastly flock! Oh! Vain parade! Your kingdom’s built on rot and shade. For when the...
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Nicely done I love this.
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Poe is the Master of dark…I think.
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Wally wrote a new post
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Read MoreRewriting Memory There was always a kind of sadness in your eyes Even when you were baby and looked at me There was always this emotive tone in your voice So young and yet so full of melancholy In those days there was an...
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Oh I love the fact you understand that he is on a journey of healing. Nice piece
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![Profile picture of Damian DeadLove]()
Powerfully penned, Wally. Another excellent write my friend. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Protest sometimes isn’t enough, especially not when faced with such horrors. -Curt