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Faces of Man

 

What are we doing to our own,

people?

Sins built upon sins

multiply;

humanity lives suffering

the lie,

that some are unworthy

to live,

and thus, only worthy

to die.

 

What have we done to our own,

nations?

Injustice rules certain classes

among us,

all the rejected and broken

spirits;

each hateful moment, someone

will die,

yet nations continue believing

the lie.

 

Author notes

"It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere."
~Voltaire

Image courtesy of the exhibition site: 'I Am A Man' http://www.reuther.wayne.edu/man/1Intro.htm

 

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  • oneeye
    October 1, 2008

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    Right On!

    Makes my blood boil. Hitch hike back in the sixties saw things in the south that would make you scream! Thanks for writing we cannot forget nor should we. The few of us MUST continue to carry the banner. Onward!


    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      October 1, 2008
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      Thank you for the kudos...

      I appreciate your stopping in to read my poem today. The sad thing is, the south is still the south (I lived in that "great" Country of Texas for 20 years), there will always be hate groups and injustice everywhere, no one can solve this mess that humanity has created. Only by showing the world how insane they really are, is there any hope people may change someday. Soon, I hope, for the sake of the entire human race. Thanks again, I hope you're having a great day there!!! Peace, Cyn


  • arafura gold member
    September 25, 2008
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    Excellent writing. A powerful message Cyn.

    • Cynthia Gaines gold member
      September 25, 2008
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      Thank you!!! I'm glad you like my poem!!!

      Oh, yes and thank you too, for prodding my memory on the name of that poem by Henry, "Faces of the Street" There is one more poem he wrote that I was looking for (but I cannot remember the name of that one, either) when I ran across the "Faces of the Street" poem. He is just awesome! I wish I could remember which one that was, it is the best one and stuck with me for hours... but I cannot remember now what the heck it was about... in my old age, my memory is beginning to escape me. Anyway, thanks again, I always apprecaite your stopping on to read my work!!! Peace, Cyn

      • arafura gold member
        September 25, 2008
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        I have Lawson's books. If you can remember any of the poem at all I'll be able to send you the poem.

        I'll pick out a favourite of mine and send it through too.

        John

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