"Reason for Revolution"

by Jeph Johnson

 

As those considered legendary

Slowly erode into infamous 

And everything counterfeit 

Reemerges legitimate 

 

There comes a time

In our enlightened evolution

To revolt:

The root word of "revolution"

 

It does not mean 

To orbit 

Or circle the wagons 

Or forfeit

 

Not seeking control; 

Instead freedom from it

So the slogan remains:

 

"Land of the free, 

Home of brave"

 

And is not disempowered 

To read:

 

"Land of the enslaved,

Home of the coward"

 

 

Author's Notes/Comments: 

2017

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