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Mark of innocence
Reckless show of defiance
Protesting for no good reason
Youngsters seen as indifferent
A process of growing up
Dare make an attempt
To accord due respect to elders
Prolonged process of awareness
Rough diamonds need polishing
But all is not lost!
Punam at d'Verse - Quadrille #354: I Protest
You make some very good points here!
ReplyDeleteaging does alter perspective and protests!
ReplyDeleteProtests sometimes is the thing for youths... but it doesn't mean that they are wrong I think
ReplyDeleteWe all have to grow up some time, Hank, but there are lots of older people who take to the streets.
ReplyDeleteWe are not so removed from elephants!
ReplyDeleteI like that you used elephants.
ReplyDeleteHank, this line is profound. Sometimes, one needs to protest as that is what brings about change for the better, hopefully.
ReplyDeleteRough diamonds need polishing
But all is not lost!
Your closing lines are profond, Hank! Not all protests are lost causes.
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