Iron or...

In memory of MLK Jr.

Some of us forge our chains in gold

and green paper trails

Others are stuck in the same irons that once branded their flesh;

struck to oppress

forged to suppress

So I ask

What have you done to free your neighbors?

What have you done to free yourselves?

True enlightenment is realizing those are one in the same.

Reviews

[LKBillips]

Very nicely done. We are all so self-revolving we don't recognize our strength lies in each other.

[J. B.]

I'm glad you understood the meaning of this piece :) thanks, as always, for reviewing my work :)
read moreI'm glad you understood the meaning of this piece :) thanks, as always, for reviewing my work :)

[The Purple Witch]

(applauds) Bravo, sir!!! :D And excellent poem with an important message for all. FREEDOM TO ALL!!!! :D

[EcstaticEuphoria]

Love this poem and it's wink to true enlightenment. Only when we free them can we free ourselves! Awesome, thanks for the great write.

[saphy]

...or there are some who find freedom in their chains. metaphorically maybe...but chains still the same.
love this!

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