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Let Morning’s Rise Paint Red Against the Sky – Sonnet Sevety-Six
Let morning’s rise paint red against the sky,
Betray the coming storm like lightning strikes.
Let businessmen play kings in hatred’s ply,
Incite their rage and feign to build their Reichs.
A time, we stopped the sin of slavery,
A time, we stopped the Native genocide,
A time, we fought, that people should be free,
A time, we sought for Liberty’s reside.
But now the time of hatred has returned,
As histories forgotten soon repeat.
It’s through these blighted thoughts that hatred burns
And claims: the “Neuen Juden” will defeat.
But we’re all “Jews,” we’re all the ones they hate,
So, bring the storm, the hour’s growing late.
Betray the coming storm like lightning strikes.
Let businessmen play kings in hatred’s ply,
Incite their rage and feign to build their Reichs.
A time, we stopped the sin of slavery,
A time, we stopped the Native genocide,
A time, we fought, that people should be free,
A time, we sought for Liberty’s reside.
But now the time of hatred has returned,
As histories forgotten soon repeat.
It’s through these blighted thoughts that hatred burns
And claims: the “Neuen Juden” will defeat.
But we’re all “Jews,” we’re all the ones they hate,
So, bring the storm, the hour’s growing late.
Published 25th Jul 2019
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25th Jul 2019 3:06pm
Wow! So very astute, hepcat. I am truly perplexed over the mindset of a large portion the world right now- the hatred racism, and so forth. I don't understand why we have not learned form history. Perhaps it isn't taught enough to make an impact in our schools.
25th Jul 2019 10:14pm
Interesting poem ... it doesn't say whether the haters are 'them' or 'us' though ... on reflection, it points 'our' finger at 'them' the 'others' ... and did 'we' really stop the sin of slavery and native genocide. The University of Bristol (I think) has compiled a list of slave owners who were compensated when the UK abolished slavery ... the list consisted of middle and upper class respectable people: that is, 'us'. I'm sure native genocide was done and encourage by 'us' ... look at how the natives are treated in Australia where children are taken from families by 'us' for 'their' benefit. ... Technically, I wouldn't (couldn't) fault your work, it's nothing short of brilliant, anyone who tries to write in form can see that ... but for me, your volta rings hollow.
(If any of the criticism causes offense please say so and I'll remove it as soon as possible ... I just thought you might find my comments of interest).
(If any of the criticism causes offense please say so and I'll remove it as soon as possible ... I just thought you might find my comments of interest).
26th Jul 2019 9:32pm
It was this I had in mind:
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
As for the sin of slavery and the native genocide - I was referring to the U.S. de jure - obviously de facto maybe otherwise considered. But all who are not of the ruling fascist elite are just simply "Juden" once their utility has been exhausted.
The key to all of this is there are more of "us" than fascist elites - exponentially.
(Shhhhh! You'll wake the dragon!)
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
As for the sin of slavery and the native genocide - I was referring to the U.S. de jure - obviously de facto maybe otherwise considered. But all who are not of the ruling fascist elite are just simply "Juden" once their utility has been exhausted.
The key to all of this is there are more of "us" than fascist elites - exponentially.
(Shhhhh! You'll wake the dragon!)
26th Jul 2019 11:21pm
