RANDOM JACK POETRY HOUR: WORLD DEMOCRACY
Arresting Democracy
What are we to make of the protests in France?
More of the same?
A familiar refrain?
Or something that cuts more deeply?
Macron has far too often turned
Too far to the right
Too eager to fight
On the side of the rich and privileged
He wants cuts in social spending
Spare those with wealth
Make cuts to health
The spirit of the French is ending
They are gathered on the streets again
To end the rule
To support the schools
They are tired of feeling betrayed
They are fighting with a brutal force
To stifle their voice
They have no choice
There must be law and order
But the people of France will have their say
They know their rights
They’re willing to fight
For France and the liberal way
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