The Poetic Political
Fumings of a Feisty Feminist
Making waves of change, one poem at a time.
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The kid’s not old enough to buy a beer As the recruiter whispers in his ear Telling him lies about life as a soldier Handing him forms stuffed in a folder “Make tons of money for the rest of your life And if you get married we’ll take care of your wife Just give us four years it’s all we ask Sign this form, it’s a simple task” Don’t tell them to read the tiny fine print Explaining that it ain’t no real quick stint. Or clearly stating that it can all change Your entire life can be rearranged Emiliano Santiago knows this well How the military can put you through hell Told four years was all that’s expected Then extended 27 more than he elected In 2031, he’ll be 54 And finally able to walk out the door Tell our soldiers, that they’re expendable And the contract they sign is always amendable. If you expect children to die for our nation Then recruit them with truth, not misinformation.
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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
May 2020
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