Re-post: The Uprising

We, the people, will not stand down, stand back, or stand by. 

In honor of Ukraine...

The Reflection of Shadows: The Uprising

The Reflection of Shadows

A collection of moments

Society6

The Uprising

(written to a tune)

Were you unaware
Of the feelings rising?
Were you unaware
Of the tired wait?

Were you unaware
Of all your missteps,
Being tracked and watched
And held for bait?

Were you unaware
That we were coming?
That we were done
Doing nothing.

Let me make this clear:
We're coming for you, dear.

Do you feel regret
For all your actions?
Do you feel regret
For your bad deeds?

Do you feel regret
Remorse awakening?
Or are you living
In denial's dream?

Do you feel regret
For lives unfurled,
For broken hopes
And dreams you murdered?

You will not forget:
We'll hold you to this debt.

Did you play the fool
For too long, darling?
Did you play the fool
To win the game?

Did you play the fool
To keep on bribing,
Keep them thinking
You were safe and tame?

Did you play the fool
To your advantage,
Or did you get lost
In your bad habits?

We outnumber you:
We're coming for the fools.

The Reflection of Shadows: Next

 The Reflection of Shadows

A collection of moments

17 Mile Drive - Pink art print: Society6

Next

Trembling with thoughts gone spiraling, 

Wondering if my head's lying, 

Believing that my heart is true - 

My next decision is for you.

Decades passed and hopes have flattened, 

Time has shown a steady pattern, 

Broken promises - and new - 

My next actions are for you.

Worth the cost; the loss is worse

In missing out on every first, 

A life adjusted, life renewed - 

My next life begins with you.

There'll be no dealing, no cascading

Waterfall of bargains, failing, 

Each temptation fades from view -

All my nexts belong to you.