Let’s rest over here, away from the politicians
We’ll sit in the soil, away from the grifters and reavers,
where we can cleanse ourselves in the dust and the dirt,
cleaner by far than the back doors of power
Oct 15, 2022
Protest Song
About This Poem
Last Few Words: I rarely visit the political world in my writing, but hard to avoid in this very political season.
Style/Type: Free verse
Review Request Direction:
What did you think of my title?
What did you think of the rhythm or pattern or pacing?
How does this theme appeal to you?
How was the beginning/ending of the poem?
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft
Comments
I love it
It really has that Woodie Guthrie, Pete Seeger kinda feel to it. I dig it.
Tim
Appreciate the kind words on
Appreciate the kind words on this piece Tim, thanks!
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Exactly...
how I feel about the world of politics. Woody and Arlo, both had a real feel for the heart of the common man and wrote to accommodate it. Nice job by someone who doesn't often visit that dirty world of hidden, back-door politics! ~ Geezer.
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Thanks Geez! Politics is a
Thanks Geez! Politics is a very messy affair these days, so the dirt analogy seemed fitting.
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Protest Song
Hello, Michael,
A moving peaceful protest in your wonderful distinctive poetry style.
Thank you!
L
Very uncertain writing
Very uncertain writing territory for me L. This seemed to be a decent effort based on the responses.
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