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Riots Happen
by J. P. Davies
When the rule of law
can't protect the populace,
from their own goverment.
It just might be time,
to take a stand.
To shout out a warning,
that this will not be
taken as the best course.
It could be the time,
to fight for your rights.
To say what you really want.
Or maybe you'll just sit
at home and watch...
As your countrymen
shake off the shackles
of corporate power.
And defend your economy.
Will you be afraid?
Or will you understand?
That sometimes desperate
times call for
drastic measures.
And as the tear gas
and pepper spray rain down,
we strive to regain control.
When the people are pushed
too far. Riots happen.
01/31/2004 Author's Note: Found this picture on the internet and decided to use it as inspiration...I do not condone any looting, vandalism, or violence...
Posted on 01/31/2004
Copyright © 2024 J. P. Davies
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Trisha De Gracia on 02/02/04 at 04:06 AM That sometimes desperate/
times call for/
drastic measures./ The way you phased this seemed a little shakey to me. other than that, this is great and I love the idea you took and ran with
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| Posted by Rula Shin on 02/04/04 at 12:41 AM Very true! I like this :-) |
| Posted by Chris Sorrenti on 02/04/04 at 06:05 PM They do indeed. Reminds me of Prime Minister Pepper Spray (Chretien). Personally, I've never been one for confrontation, and am happy just to watch all on the tube. |
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