RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: WORLD DEMOCRACY
Cuba Mi Amiga
Cuba my friend
I have stood with you against aggression
Defended your right to self-determination
Praised your universal healthcare
Saluted your approach to poverty
But I cannot defend oppression
When the people stood with you
You were a portrait in courage
You defied American dominance
You pushed back against brutal capitalism
You stood up for the poor and working class
You were desperately flawed yes
Beyond the mark of corruption
You denied individual rights
You sponsored discrimination
You held your people back
But you had virtues too
You helped those in need
You rebuilt after tragedies
You supplied doctors to the world
The people believed in your charity
They believed in your good will
Now the old leaders are gone
Those who held the system in place
Those who captured enough trust
To push back the waves of discontent
Now the people rise up
To demand basic rights
To demand basic freedom
The people want a voice
The people want a seat at the table
The people want more than needs
The people want democracy
What is your answer?
Will you bring down the hammer of oppression?
Will you pound them to submission?
Will you deny human dignity?
Cuba mi amiga
Mark this a new day
A new beginning
A new age
The people have spoken
Now you must listen
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