there were sit-ins
groups gathered in numbers
in front of corporate offices
right in the middle of roads
or just in the open
sitting not wanting to move
to challenge authority
invariably ending in
tear-gas response or
gushing water-hose
directed at them
John and Yoko did one better
Bed-in for Peace, remember!
they were a two-week long
non-violent protest
as an experimental new-way
to promote peace, where?
in bed, that's where!
they were photographed
smiling happily
and it worked
Held world-wide attention
from Hilton Amsterdam
and Queen Elizabeth, Montreal
to highlight the pain and sufferings
to put a check on the Vietnam War
raging then in 1969
remember!
Carrie at Sunday Muse #231
It's hard to read this as a part of history and not feel...slightly...disbelieving toward the impact. And then start wondering what that would look like as a form of protest today.
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed a fabulous protest thanks for the poem :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding of that event, it acheived more because it gained public sympathy unlike todays protesters who are intent on disrupting everyday life.
ReplyDeleteAh yes. I remember that protest.
ReplyDeleteWho would dare repeat today???
Happy Sunday
Much❤love
I do remember. It was wonderful. I picked them too. I love John Lennon and their love story.
ReplyDeleteThat's certainly a better way to protest.
ReplyDeleteOh for sure I remember that wonderful protest ... who could imagine they would choose "bedding down" to do it. Cheers, Hank.
ReplyDeleteThey were all about love and peace.
ReplyDeleteUnique protest on the bed!
ReplyDeleteMahatma Gandhi from India had shown non-violence for protests
Yes, I remember!
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