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Jun 13, 2025
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Peaceful Protest
There are no kings
where I come from
no royal seats of gold
there's just a man
who has great fear
of losing his false hold
on weak men
who bow down to him
who gladly will betray
the rights of fellow
Countrymen
whose values lead their way
we want no soldiers
in our streets
no bullying tanks
we want Democracy
and Peace
and Freedom to give thanks
there is no dictator
who rules
no feeble, flimsy crown
we show our Flag
Red, White, and Blue -
it's flying upside down.
About This Poem
Last Few Words: Peace, love, and Democracy
Style/Type: Structured: Western
Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Rula
3 months 2 weeks ago
Dear Lavender 🪻
How I admire your peaceful protest. A piece that I wish I had written.
Those last lines are my favorite.
"we show our Flag
Red, White, and Blue -
it's flying upside down."
Wow!
Lavender
3 months 2 weeks ago
Hello, Rula,
Such a disheartening time we are going through. Our countries and the entire world...
Take good care, My Friend
Lx
Tigger Kaz
3 months 1 week ago
Perfectly written
Love the honesty, and tranquility of this poem.
Yes these are worrying times, but better days are around the corner (never give up hope).
Lavender
3 months 1 week ago
Hello, Tigger,
Yes! There are absolutely better days ahead - especially when we let our voices be heard, as is our right.
Thank you for reading!
Lx
Roscoe Lane
3 months 1 week ago
Unfortunately,
Unfortunately i live in a country which for some insane reason has a king, correction i live in a country which has opposed this kingdom crap constantly. But we can't shake of our english neighbours. It's a real shame on mankind that we need troops or weapons of any kind, we're supposed to be the educated animal. But due to some men trying to cling to power, and in some cases stay out of jail. Sorry i'm begining to rant, good luck Great poem.
Love Roscoe...
Roscoe Lane
3 months 1 week ago
Unfortunately,
Unfortunately i live in a country which for some insane reason has a king, correction i live in a country which has opposed this kingdom crap constantly. But we can't shake of our english neighbours. It's a real shame on mankind that we need troops or weapons of any kind, we're supposed to be the educated animal. But due to some men trying to cling to power, and in some cases stay out of jail. Sorry i'm begining to rant, good luck Great poem.
Love Roscoe...
Lavender
3 months 1 week ago
Hello, Roscoe,
Struggling times right now in the U.S. Your rant is heard and understood. :) I always appreciate your generous thoughts.
Thank you!
Lx