A Few Words in Favor of Terrorism

Let us celebrate those much-reviled souls,
The “terrorists,” who have no faith in peaceful
Change or voting booths or legislation. Endless
Bitter lessons led them to the furtive lives they
Lead. There is no justice. All there are are eyes
For eyes and retribution. No oppressor suddenly
Decides to embrace those he's jailed and killed,
And no part of the public sees a reason for dissent.
They smile vacantly, preferring order over tolerance.
What harm is done if they are killed? Not any,
And the more who die, the more those who survive
Become amenable to change.



Poetry by Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2020-09-23 at 17:33

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