Images despotic
burst onto the screen,
as military dictators
shout in words obscene.
Promises to end the plight
of poverty and pain,
deceit that rests witin their hearts
as riches they attain.
Harsh and heavy handed
there are few who will speak out,
for fear of being shot or jailed
they're left in little doubt.
For blood flows out across the land
staining soil with the dead,
while fleeing 'cross the borders
where all dignity is shed.
In cruel despair the people weep
this tyranny severe,
watching as their freedom flees
and future disappear.
Casting shackles of brutality
in swell some rise to fight,
as liberty churns in their hearts
a flame to now ignite.
Oppression's hand will never kill
that yearning for release,
as souls reach out to touch the sky
and view that sign of peace.
Images of skulls and bones
mass graves upon the screen,
all in the name of liberty
here's autocracy obscene.
Author notes
W5) Oppressive
In a list
A contest entry
- Eat Your Heart Out by SizzyFid.
680 points, ended May 24, 10 entries
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Comments
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Beautifully deep and meaningful, I really enjoyed reading this piece.
The rhyme is perfect, and doesn't seem at all forced, which is good considering the topic you've chosen is freedom-based. I have no problems with the meter that can't be corrected by reading at a different pace. ^^
Nice take on the prompt. You managed to make it meaningful and draw some nice inspiration from the single word, which is admirable.
"while fleeing 'cross the borders
where all dignity is shed."
Really like these lines. I like the idea of running away from the oppresive ideals of society, reaching the boarders and shedding everything that's been weighing you down. Some wonderful metaphors used here.
Really lovely write, thank you for sharing! x
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excellent
Another amazing write. So very descriptive and well written. Best of luck in the contest
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a good poem, ah freedm it always finds a way but there are those who wish to keep it chained, and even in today's time people fight to be free.
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