Social issues and causes
Awakens the individual’s conscience
The blood boils,
Discussions and debates heat up
A surge is seen in the
Morale of the people…
A feeling to do good
For a larger cause;
Mass hysteria grips and
Swept in this tide
Personal differences become
Trivial against significant issues
Bills get passed,
Reforms happen,
Laws get amended and
Goals achieved.
This feeling recedes and
Patriotism sleeps
The warrior is again
A common man!
if only....
ReplyDeletei wish it were that simple, but business buys the laws, we vote in who they offer and complacently take what crumbs fall from the table...
really not a cynicist but campaign season does this to me...smiles.
Well said! For me, your poem vividly expresses the fact that as the political landscape changes, it somehow remains the same. I especially like the last four lines.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant janu, just brilliant..
ReplyDeleteU have voice d pain n plight of a common man damn!!
This s blow on the face of our democracy!
Love
Mani
Right on the head, you have nailed it.
ReplyDeleteSo true--the warriors do indeed become the common people once again.
ReplyDeleteA common man indeed becomes a warrior and extraordinary when he believes something truly. Great thoughts
ReplyDeleteA very important issue...excellently portrayed.
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid the awakening is too late for those who follow.
ReplyDeletePatriotism sleeps, the warrior again is the common man! Very, very nice poetry! I feel every word to be truth. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post, Janaki
ReplyDeletewell said ... sometimes I feel that the word 'democracy' has become a mockery...
ReplyDeleteHello Janu.
ReplyDeleteAnd sadly, the lull/temporary unison doesn't last long.
Nicely expressed.
Thanks for sharing.