The anarchist stood loud and proud, exclaiming he was free;
Unbound by laws, completely unoppressed.
He knew the way, he knew the right, why couldn't others see
That total freedom has to be the best?
He stood aboard his soap-box and proclaimed into the night,
Protected by the constable who helped maintain his right.
The anarchist was wise and true, he knew the only path;
His argument too good to be gainsayed.
"Abolish laws and government; the only aftermath -
A better life for all would be displayed,
No bullies would exploit the poor, if everyone was free."
Too stupid to consider that some people don't agree.
The anarchist knew everything, he knew the ways of man.
He knew that all are good when left alone.
No need to think of consequence, no need for groups to plan,
The seeds of perfect peace have now been sown.
Too bad that as he walked the streets his fellow man ignored
His instinct too protect the weak, the anarchist was floored.
The anarchist's in intensive care, a gang imposed their rules.
He crossed a line he didn't know was drawn.
Authorities were thinly stretched protecting lots of fools
Who treated basic liberties with scorn.
I should be free to swing my arms but not to punch your face;
We need some laws it's just that we must keep them in their place!
Author notes
The purpose of law is to protect the weak from the strong, many laws are framed to do the opposite but the answer is better laws and law makers not no laws!!!
A contest entry
- all systems are oppressive by Mairi bheag.
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enjoyable
cricketjeff,
as usual, your talent, sense of humor, wit , attention to detail, and content shine. and your poetic reply was also a delight to read. does it come as natural and effortless to you as it seems? keep writing, keep sharing.your gift is appriciated
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Written with your usual precision, and with absolute clarity. (Check "too" or "to" in line 18, by the way). I'm going to save my overall comment for your second entry.
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Excellent
A clear position, written with subtlety (beginning) and force (end).
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Fully agree with your AN...
The write is right on. Well done sir.
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Very nice ending. A touch of comedy. You seem to love this form! I am not surprised. I do too. I also like them when the last two lines of each verse are ten. You should do one of them next time =]
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I'm glad you like my sixains in heptameter and pent
At times they dominate the verse I write
When I sit down to versify I have no firm intent
To use this form it just hoves into sight
Sometimes I end each stanza with a ten
I'm sure that I shall use the trick again
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I know you'll do it well enough to make my comment stink
Of dull and boring compliments that never had to think
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Wonderfully penned. Should of known, you are the voice arent ya.
love you
and best wishes
Tory
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