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Oct 22, 2025
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Seven Million
Silence bleeds our soul
threats combat our peaceful mind
rhetoric insults us
dismissiveness from those too blind
to see, as we're erased
diversity, tolerance defaced
soldiers to contain us
while protesting veterans are disgraced
Liberty's flame
no longer shines with great acclaim
the world is censored
from those who aren't the same
Mother Earth cries aloud
as Sacred Lands are drilled and haunted
sea and soil are defiled
as power and wealth are chased and flaunted
Everything hurts
One soul
One mind
One flame to light the way
for all mankind
One world
One chance
One moment in time
to take a stance
Speak together
Sing together
One voice together
Stand strong together
Believe in Love and Peace together
About This Poem
Style/Type: Structured: Western
Review Request Intensity: I appreciate moderate constructive criticism
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Geezer
6 months ago
I am intrigued...
by the unseen connection of the title; seven million and the poem. I understand the poem and agree that the rich and powerful hold sway over the land and humanity's stewardship. We do have to stand up together and make sure that we save our habitat.
Mother Earth cries aloud
as Sacred Lands are drilled and haunted
sea and soil are defiled
as power and wealth are chased and flaunted
These four lines congeal as the basis for the whole thing. Nice job, ~ Geez.
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Lavender
6 months ago
Hello, Geezer,
Over seven million people took to the streets in the U.S. last Saturday. This poem gives just a few reasons why.
Thank you so much for reading!
L