Silence Silence is a dangerous thing It can be a bird with a broken wing For there are times when we should speak Instead we ignore the suffering weak Fear can cause this deadly hush When jeopardy looms with a frightening rush At times we are silent and simply afraid of power Our muteness stainsContinue reading “More Poems”
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Obituary To A Friend “I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” Helen Keller He’s gone now, my friend Recently deceased But how he dominates my memory He understood my whims And was willing To heed my complaints about existence Without too much fuss Just a gentle comradeContinue reading “More Recent Thoughts”
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We Shall Overcome Some Day Deep in my heart, I do believe We shall overcome some day Guy Carawan 1960 O the ruling élite are strong With power that seems insurmountable They thrive on what is wrong Pretending to be accountable Corporate bankers and lawyers Profit from organised strife They are simply sawyers Who cutContinue reading “Recent Thoughts”
