The Poetic Political
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When the fight for justice Is ridiculed and dismissed, I kneel. When voices are silenced over shouts of violence, I kneel. When we fail to support ALL of our citizens, I kneel. When we falter At the feet of liberty, I kneel. When our rights are restricted, I kneel. As ignorance and bigotry lead our country, I kneel. When suspicious fear suffocates compassion, I kneel. When corporations buy our politicians, I kneel. When the age of unreason Resonates across the land, I kneel. When we become blind To the struggles of others, I kneel. When respect and diplomacy Are neglected, I kneel. When a symbol becomes more important than its people, I kneel. This poem was written after watching this video of Rep Sheila Jackson Lee. http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/352392-black-lawmaker-kneels-on-house-floor-in-solidarity-with-athletes
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Poetry by: AsherahAlthough she was selectively edited out of the Bible two thousand years ago, she raises her voice for women today in hopes of a better tomorrow, as she makes waves of change, one poem at a time. Archives
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