We protest against perceived injustice
We protest against ourselves
for not protesting earlier,
letting it all
take over your life
perceived failures
gnaw at your core
…then one day
we stop protesting
and reclaim ourselves
beyond this point
we are the only ones
accountable
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Protest in action is better I think
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It needs to be in action to be noticed.
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So thought-provoking. Thank you for sharing your poem.
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Thanks a ton, Freya!
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Your brilliant poem ends on a positive note – love it.
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Thank you!
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A very interesting piece of self-reflection to ponder on.
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Thank you so much, Rosemary!
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“Individual responsibility”… you’re talking my language. 😉
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Good to know that 😃
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Very nice.
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Thank you so much!
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