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Where are They?
Legions of old
once assembled
fervent voices spoke as one
Where are they?
Once hand-in-hand
Strangers yet bothers and sisters
Chanting out, wanting to be there
Where are they?
Old now
Age muting devotion
Comfort muffled rage
Where are they?
Progeny
Two generations, more
Coddled by false justice
Symbolism over substance
Justice warrior avatars
Where have they gone?
Published 3rd Mar 2019
| Edited 7th Sep 2020
Author's Note
Primary inspiration is
"The Distance"
"At the Justice Department November 15, 1969"
Denise Levertov
"The Distance"
"At the Justice Department November 15, 1969"
Denise Levertov
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3rd Mar 2019 6:16pm
3rd Mar 2019 6:21pm
dearest Reggie where are they indeed
though even as we speak I can see them
coming forth from the shadows...
excellent write...
love Brenda ❤
though even as we speak I can see them
coming forth from the shadows...
excellent write...
love Brenda ❤
3rd Mar 2019 7:09pm
"This Distance" is one of my favorite Levertov activist poems. I always loved how she painted to contrast of protestors with the actual suffering of imprisoned humans. She almost depicts it as comical between liverwurst sandwiches compared to grains of rice, then to reference decent food in a few hours. As far as the latter inspiration, "At the Justice Department November 15, 1969", it's as though she expresses joy over being gassed, which provides relief in suffering with those who are earnestly suffering, with the exception of knowing it's not death - the only difference separating the current circumstances. Other than one wanting to be there - and the other not.
Well done, Reggie. Thank you for entering. Best of in the comp.
Well done, Reggie. Thank you for entering. Best of in the comp.
