Arise, Ye Proletarians!
It's time to make a stand!
Fight for freedom and justice!
Take Victory by the hand!
Arise, Ye Proletarians!
let courage be your shield!
stand up for justice!
Never shall we yield!
For as long as there is greed,
and those who take more than they need,
we will do what is right!
We will not give up the fight!
Arise ye Proletarians!
Let justice be your sword!
Until all tyrants fall
and each has their reward!
Arise ye proletarians!
As brothers strong and true!
Stand up for your fellow man,
and he will stand up for you!
Arise Ye proletarians!
Let the sun shine in our eyes!
Too long have we bowed our heads!
Arise ye strong! Arise!
Author notes
The Russian revolution and the beginnings of communism
Written April 30th, 2004
In a list
A contest entry
- History by sans.paroles.
300 points, ended July 27, 2005, 13 entries
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Very good! I really liked the vengeful (Until all tyrants fall) and fighting (It's time to make a stand!) feeling of this poem. The rhyme scheme was virtually perfect; the flow never halted. The rhythm was very battle-drum worthy; almost an anthem. I'm not really a fan of communism, but this poem really showed how the people just wanted their fair share, and an end to tyranny. I love the chaotic spin of emotions contrasted with the discipline of form and flow. This is truly great. Best of luck in my contest!
saM
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Very sophisticated, powerful, and. . .proud, it seems. It's loud and booming and begs to be chanted in the street.
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I lik it alot, and Karl Marx is amazing. I love the fact that this could be a song, thanks for entering, and good luck in the contest.
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Well done
Thank you for entering the contest. Wow! You have me marching around the room singing the Internationale. I love the anthem style of the poem and ytou capture the style of thirties Proletarian literature well. -
you should really put this to music....
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nice
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