Poem on Communism
in the shadows of the factories, they toil
the workers' hands, their sweat, their blood, their soil
in unity, they rise, a steadfast line
a vision clear, where equity will shine
no more the chains of poverty shall bind
no longer will the masses be maligned
in communism's dream, they find their voice
and in their unity, they shall rejoice
yet challenges, they face, both near and far
the struggles of the working class, a scar
but in their hearts, the flame of hope burns bright
for in their unity, they'll win the fight
in communism's call, they stand as one
a world where justice, fairness, will be done
in solidarity, they'll forge their way
toward a brighter, fairer, future day
Poem on Liberalism
in the realm of ideas, where freedom thrives
liberalism's banner, it arrives
a call for rights, for equality
for individuality and liberty
in open discourse, ideas take flight
in the marketplace of thoughts, both day and night
the liberal spirit, it does declare
that every voice, every soul, should have its share
with checks and balances, a noble creed
to curb the power, should it ever lead
to tyranny and oppression's reign
in liberalism's name, we break that chain
but challenges arise, in every age
to find the balance, to turn the page
to ensure that freedom's light still burns
in every heart, as each new era turns
in liberalism's quest, we stand as one
to protect the rights of every daughter and son
in freedom's name, we'll forge our way
toward a brighter, fairer, future day
These poems capture the essence of Communism and Liberalism, highlighting the key principles and aspirations associated with each ideology. Political poetry can be a potent way to engage with and reflect upon complex political ideas and their impact on society.
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Solo, Sat, 30th September 2023. 10:15 am
Suko Waspodo
