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First, They Came for the Jews
I find it frustrating that I have to hide my identity.
When my gut says my tribe is plenty.
To raise my hand affects my posterity,
If I speak the truth in an academic community.
The bigots and fascist will condemn me,
Simply because I believe in national security.
In a land where you can say, "Go kill yourself" freely.
So long as you are in the liberal social monopoly.
I'm sorry but Biden's economy has me unable to eat,
And mortgage payments keep climbing steep.
So, make a choice, which would you suggest?
To join their party or get discriminated against?
I am finished with their political violence,
But I'll wait like a tiger before I advance.
I , born premature to a homeless mother in poverty,
Whose underdeveloped lungs were made to speak free:
You can not cage me forever, My God will deliver me.
I'll let them have silence today, but know it is temporary.
Will hide my cards, not because I like dishonesty,
Rather, I want to be treated with human decency.
Though our views may diverge, I am not your enemy,
My perspective adds to human diversity.
My story is broken and marred,
By political ideologies that left me more scarred.
I no longer trust the side that sold me a story,
But, protected the addicted men that abused me.
Still, I won't let this American dream be taken yet,
I am still that same little girl, & you shouldn't forget.
Ending the cycle of poverty, everyone should know,
Is like the saying I heard long ago:
"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day
Teach him to fish, you feed him for a lifetime."
However, "feed you enemy" comes to mind.
They are less likely to bite and their eyes will be blind.
Hand ups and rising above drugs and poverty,
Will open too many eyes, and you'll be judged like me.
Someone must have taught me to fish, accidentally.
And now I choose my own identity: define liberty!
I will not beg like a dog at the table, you see?
My lips are bound for now, but my mind is still free.
When my gut says my tribe is plenty.
To raise my hand affects my posterity,
If I speak the truth in an academic community.
The bigots and fascist will condemn me,
Simply because I believe in national security.
In a land where you can say, "Go kill yourself" freely.
So long as you are in the liberal social monopoly.
I'm sorry but Biden's economy has me unable to eat,
And mortgage payments keep climbing steep.
So, make a choice, which would you suggest?
To join their party or get discriminated against?
I am finished with their political violence,
But I'll wait like a tiger before I advance.
I , born premature to a homeless mother in poverty,
Whose underdeveloped lungs were made to speak free:
You can not cage me forever, My God will deliver me.
I'll let them have silence today, but know it is temporary.
Will hide my cards, not because I like dishonesty,
Rather, I want to be treated with human decency.
Though our views may diverge, I am not your enemy,
My perspective adds to human diversity.
My story is broken and marred,
By political ideologies that left me more scarred.
I no longer trust the side that sold me a story,
But, protected the addicted men that abused me.
Still, I won't let this American dream be taken yet,
I am still that same little girl, & you shouldn't forget.
Ending the cycle of poverty, everyone should know,
Is like the saying I heard long ago:
"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day
Teach him to fish, you feed him for a lifetime."
However, "feed you enemy" comes to mind.
They are less likely to bite and their eyes will be blind.
Hand ups and rising above drugs and poverty,
Will open too many eyes, and you'll be judged like me.
Someone must have taught me to fish, accidentally.
And now I choose my own identity: define liberty!
I will not beg like a dog at the table, you see?
My lips are bound for now, but my mind is still free.
Published 18th Jul 2024
Author's Note
First they came for the Communists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then 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 out for me -Martin Niemöller
Read the United Nations "Universal Human Rights" before attacking me. Don't be a bigot. I'm not.
This is a movement. All races and orientations...slowly, but surely, are waking up to these atrocities.
One day, we will all be free. Please vote Trump.
https://youtu.be/GY6OT-37Mq0?si=xnA1zT-JxnwOxLWE
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Communist
Then 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 out for me -Martin Niemöller
Read the United Nations "Universal Human Rights" before attacking me. Don't be a bigot. I'm not.
This is a movement. All races and orientations...slowly, but surely, are waking up to these atrocities.
One day, we will all be free. Please vote Trump.
https://youtu.be/GY6OT-37Mq0?si=xnA1zT-JxnwOxLWE
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25th Jul 2024 10:41pm
In a way, your poem is not about politics at all but rather, who will put the most money into your pocket. I'm not sure whether either the Demercrates or Republicans will succeed in that but you have to follow your instinct on this. It's about survival at the end of the day & I totally get that. 😊
4th Aug 2024 8:17am
Yeah, that about sums it up.
It's super annoying to be put in a box.
I'm socially pretty liberal, big on environmental issues, but also big on national security, laws & enforcement, and HUGE on economy. We have to protect the economy, or we lose it all. Seriously. And I wholeheartedly respect each and every sacrifice from the men and women (most being selfless men) who fought to give our freedoms today. Our constitution is gold.
None of those things are wrong, not even close! But, I hate having to bite my tongue in situations, because I know some nutjob will twist my words, call me names, assign a label, block me from grants, and overall be tyranically disrespectful of my entitled liberty.
Liberty & Justice for all.
It's super annoying to be put in a box.
I'm socially pretty liberal, big on environmental issues, but also big on national security, laws & enforcement, and HUGE on economy. We have to protect the economy, or we lose it all. Seriously. And I wholeheartedly respect each and every sacrifice from the men and women (most being selfless men) who fought to give our freedoms today. Our constitution is gold.
None of those things are wrong, not even close! But, I hate having to bite my tongue in situations, because I know some nutjob will twist my words, call me names, assign a label, block me from grants, and overall be tyranically disrespectful of my entitled liberty.
Liberty & Justice for all.
Liberty:
1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
"compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty"
Similar: independence, freedom, autonomy, sovereignty, self government, self rule, self determination, home rule, civil liberties, civil rights, human rights, autarky
Opposite: dependence, subjugation
2. the power or scope to act as one pleases.
"individuals should enjoy the liberty to pursue their own interests and preferences"
1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
"compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty"
Similar: independence, freedom, autonomy, sovereignty, self government, self rule, self determination, home rule, civil liberties, civil rights, human rights, autarky
Opposite: dependence, subjugation
2. the power or scope to act as one pleases.
"individuals should enjoy the liberty to pursue their own interests and preferences"
