Saturday, February 25, 2023

re: The Russian People

RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: UKRAINE

 

re: The Russian People

 

We are told the people love you

(they do not know and never did)

We are told that they believe you

(they don’t but they won’t tell)

We are told they think as you do

(we are not that cynical)

We are told they have your back

(they are ready to abandon you)

 

The truth about the Russian people

Is more complex than we are told

When a dictator has the power

To imprison you for words

To lock you up for speaking them

To hold you without trial

To hold your family in contempt

To punish every gesture of dissent

They will never speak the truth

Not to you or anyone

 

The people who have taken to the streets

Who have gathered in city squares

Who have spoken their minds

In public or private settings

Are courageous beyond words

They are the ones that will rise

They are the ones who will stand

When Putin finally falls

 


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