Acts of vandalism
are not deserved
Grime of violation
does not wash off
If change is target
then create intrigue
Highlight inequity
demonstrate alternatives
Crash and burn
ineffective as hell.
(Tuesdays, I borrow from Twitter @Vjknutson.
Image my own.)
Your words remind me of what has just happened in my country. We have just seen the devastating effects of looting, crashing and burning in South Africa. I cannot begin to tell you how bad it was and how bad the result of it is. One good result was that we are standing together and gathering our resources as a country to make things a little better. It will take years to recover though, but God…
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So much destruction. Sorry to hear you are experiencing that. Hope that good comes from it all.
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Thank you. I’m sure it will.
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Wow! What a powerful and motivating poem! I am adding this to my bookmarks, Brava!
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Thanks Eugi!
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Most welcome!
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I really like this. My favorite is “if change is target…” Mmmm…Got me thinking. Nice work VJ.
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Thanks Andrea.
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You’re welcome.
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Couldn’t agree more! “Highlight inequity
demonstrate alternatives”…could be the mantra to live by.
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I wish it were. Thanks.
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You are welcome.
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This line “Crash and burn
ineffective as hell” can be interpreted many ways. It expresses trial and error of life or can be used as a jinx!
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True. Thanks.
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Breaking the cycle…everyone needs this poem written on their bathroom mirror, a good read to start the day!
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Thanks Heather.
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You’re welcome.
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Liz has nailed it
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This could be a metaphor for so many things. I think you’ve tapped into the zeitgeist of this moment in time.
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Thanks Liz. Exactly what I’ve been thinking. We need a more inspiring approach to move us
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You’re welcome, VJ.
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