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I’m demanding today
that you uncover their fate.
Citizens are disappearing;
you’re covering up.
Unscrupulous regimes
hiding their locations and
secreting them away
to unknown prison camps.
These people are speaking
and showing the truth
of governments who rule
with silencing oppression.
Human rights are
being trod on, people
live in distress, of the
harsh repercussions
for justifiable demands.
People worldwide
deserve honorable
treatment. Living
lives of freedom
from fear and disappearing.
Your abduction of those
who show courage to
oppose, will soon be halted;
your power eliminated.
The world is watching.
We won’t forget their faces.
Stories of their lives
are being told even here.
We won’t stop until
there’s liberty for all.
It’s the least we can do for
our brothers and sisters.
So now we are campaigning
to find out the truth,
the Day of the Disappeared
is now in effect.
Light shown on your villainy
will soon reveal their site.
The world is watching.
We won’t forget their faces.
My entry to the Poetry Picnic: http://gooseberrygoespoetic.blogspot.com/
Rhyme Me a Smile
/ August 31, 2011GREAT message. Important words. Thanks for making me think.
Bodhirose
/ August 31, 2011Thank you very much for your comment and visit. I’m glad it gave you something to think about.
mairmusic
/ August 31, 2011So strong and intense, a good write on a difficult subject.
Bodhirose
/ September 1, 2011Thank you, Marilynn–it’s an important one to me.
Lorna's Voice
/ September 1, 2011There’s a great deal of power in this poem–force, I mean. It commands the reader’s attention like no other I’ve read of your poetry. It’s the perfect tone for the subject matter. Well done.
Bodhirose
/ September 1, 2011I’m an advocate for Amnesty International that works to free prisoners of conscience around the world and hold governments accountable for mistreatment of their people. It’s a subject that gets my blood pumping!
Thank you, Lorna–I appreciate your compliment.
ogungbesan20
/ September 2, 2011A TRUE MESSAGE CONVEYED POETICALLY. I LOVE THIS
Bodhirose
/ September 2, 2011I feel very strongly about this subject. Thanks for your support! :)
Thursdy Poets Rally
/ September 2, 2011powerful voice…
Bodhirose
/ September 2, 2011Thank you!
Jamie Dedes
/ September 2, 2011This is a toughy, Gayle. Wish it weren’t all true. Well done on both moral and artistic counts.
Bodhirose
/ September 4, 2011A real toughy that I wish wasn’t true too. I appreciate your support–thank you, Jamie.
A.B. Thomas
/ September 3, 2011A brilliantly structured piece to highlight an often over looked issue in the global community – very slick
Bodhirose
/ September 4, 2011There’s too many issues similar to this one going on all over the world. A real tragedy.
Thanks for coming by and sharing your thoughts, A.B.
S Basu
/ September 3, 2011very touching poem gayle. its a shame the way these power hungry governments work. true shame.
what are the plans for your birthday?
Bodhirose
/ September 4, 2011Yes, there’s way too many power-hungry and fearful governments who want to control their citizens. So, so sad.
Oh, you remembered my birthday–it’s tomorrow–thank you, Trisha! I’m going to a dinner with my family for Indian food. My favorite! I wish you were here to join us. :)
S Basu
/ September 4, 2011so do i. i have sent you a greetings card, do let me know when you get it, there is a letter in it too.
you know the irritating system in india? to post a greetings card abroad we have to supply them contact number? how can they have the audacity of demanding such personal information so openly?
no wonder antisocial elements thrive here so well.
Bodhirose
/ September 4, 2011I look forward to that wonderful surprise, Trisha, and will let you know when I receive it. I’m so excited.
That is irritating isn’t it. I would think the address would be good enough.
I wish there was a way to communicate with you–but maybe that’s the way it must be for now. I miss our “chats”…
S Basu
/ September 5, 2011Its a weird rule thats for sure. Say, suppose i want to send a greetings to Barrack Obama, cant i? Even if i am an insignificant citizen of world. then first i will have to get his cell number- wow!!!!! where are we leading this world? A person cant send another person a simple greeting without the governments poking their nose in it?
a new sort of fascism in making?
We can resume the chat any day in mycybernovels :)
Bodhirose
/ September 6, 2011I would hope that people will rebel against that invasive requirement so it doesn’t get a stronghold in your society.
I have sent messages to our President and also my state officials via emails. No phone numbers are required!
Will see you soon at Cybernovels–I’m playing catch-up–I’ve gotten behind on some of my visits to people.
S Basu
/ September 9, 2011i was talking about snail mail and courier, do they need phone numbers? here if we want to send a local courier they demand phone numbers, or else i dont think they will accept the consignment.
S Basu
/ September 9, 2011do let me know after getting the card and the letter.
lots of love.
S Basu
/ September 9, 2011we both are playing catch up. i have been very busy last month, one of brother’s colleagues was staying with us, now they both are out on tour. so i too am catching up all the reading i have missed.
i too miss the discussions we used to have in MCN.
Bodhirose
/ September 9, 2011No, we do not need phone numbers for any type of mail that I know of from U.S. No phone number was requested for sending mail to you. And when my nephew was stationed in Iraq, I sent packages to him–no phone number was necessary.
I will let you know as soon as I receive your card and letter. Don’t you worry about that! I can hardly wait. :)
fiveloaf
/ September 4, 2011nice one gayle.. ;) poetry on humanity can be a powerful tool to expose true crimes..
Bodhirose
/ September 4, 2011Thank you, Kris. Human rights are important to me. It’s the least I can do to help people become aware of what’s going on out there in some countries.
Peace…
The Orange Tree
/ September 4, 2011tight, bless those unfortunate.
Bodhirose
/ September 4, 2011Thanks so much. Yes, bless those unfortunate…
The Noiseless Cuckooclock
/ September 6, 2011a beautiful topic, thoughtfully crafted entry.
Bodhirose
/ September 6, 2011I appreciate that–thank you.
charlesmashburn
/ September 6, 2011Wonderful poem; awesome message! Thank you!
My entry: http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/09/04/blood-on-the-moon-2/
Bodhirose
/ September 7, 2011Many thanks, Charles–I appreciate your support.
The Cello Strings
/ September 7, 2011a powerful voice to be heard for all.
thanks for sharing.
Bodhirose
/ September 7, 2011I feel very strongly about human rights.
Thanks for reading. xoxo
Sarah Johnston
/ September 8, 2011such a great message you tell and such important words that follow
http://gatelesspassage.com/2011/09/04/haggle-baggily/
Bodhirose
/ September 8, 2011Thanks so much, Sarah–I appreciate that.
Jingle Poetry Picnic Welcomes You!
/ November 29, 2011divine message, well put.
How are you today?
Happy end of November!
Appreciated your support to our poetry picnic,
Hope to see you share today,
A random poem or old poem will do the wonders too.
Your talent rocks.
Hope to see you in.
xoxox
Bodhirose
/ November 29, 2011I’m doing well, thanks. These holiday months seem to take me away from my blogging–I will contribute as I am able. Thank you for checking in with me. xoxo