A constitution for retribution
A CONSTITUTION FOR RETRIBUTION
WE THE PEOPLE reserve our right to live
as we elect. To plunder and abuse
your gifts, in any shape or form we choose.
The games we play with Nature's forces give
fortunes bold, for actions not excessive.
The ground we gain is worth the land we lose.
Our future stands before you who accuse,
of your censure we remain dismissive.
I THE PLANET reserve my right to die
when I am murdered. To never renew
the lands I nurtured, which lie infertile
and deserted. Fire through my punctured sky
burns my facade. Death reigns where life once grew.
Falling on deaf ears my screams are futile.
Poems
By Loewen, Matt at Mar 04, 2009 00:21 AM
This is perhaps justifiably fatalistic. (It is also fantastic). I would add an amendment or two to this, perhaps: it seems to me as though this consitution is not finished. What of those who have ears for listening? What of change that is afoot even now? I am enjoying your poetry. Please do keep up the good work :) !
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