The Art of Word-Jacking

“Today, we sing the hymns of freedom,
as we gather at the gates of justice…”
~ Afzal Moolla

Scribbled Verse

‘Freedom’.

‘Justice’.

‘Democracy’.

Three words,

lost to us.

Plundered by the few,

stripped naked and ravaged,

pummeled into submission.

Three words,

taken from us.

Usurped so casually,

stolen and cleaved,

left meaningless.

Three words,

strangled and violated.

No more.

Not today.

Today, we reclaim the ideals,

the billion voices,

all straining to be heard.

Today, we take back our truth,

our collective aspiration,

still yearning for the harvest.

Today, we sing the hymns of freedom,

as we gather at the gates of justice,

while mourning the paralysis of democracy.

‘Freedom’.

‘Justice’.

‘Democracy’.

Three words,

that we shall wrest back.

Three words,

that have nurtured our dreams.

‘Freedom’.

‘Justice’.

‘Democracy’.

Three words,

for which we all have bled.

Three words,

word-jacked and abused,

that are ours once more.

‘Freedom’.

‘Justice’.

‘Democracy’.

Three words,

that shall remain tightly wrapped,

around our collective core

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Why Ya Gotta Be So Mean?!

This is so true!

“Why is it that in today’s society we are so quick to take our frustration out on others?” ~ Insane Roots

Insane Roots

Three times this morning I encountered someone being defensive for absolutely no reason. There was the lady at the gas station who flipped out on the clerk for not having their cigarettes in stock. Granted, I understand this may have been the result of a ‘nic fit’, but is that any excuse to behave like a child and take it out on the innocence person manning the counter? I would have to say no!

Then there was the driver who scowled at me and muttered something under their breath for crossing the street. Yes, I was in the cross walk and yes it was my turn. Apparently my existence was of great inconvenience to them at that time. Again, I understand that there are numerous potential reasons for this person’s behavior, maybe they were running late, but is that my fault? Again, I would have to say no!

Finally, there…

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How I Feel at This Moment

Today, I feel I need to express how I am feeling at this moment in time. But I shan’t do so in detail by my own words. I shall do so, by a number of Martin Luther King Jr. quotes, as to be fair, I could not express what he had to say any better than he.

Believe me I will get peace, for I will get justice, not matter how long it takes.

Good always prevails, no matter how long it takes.

Right always finds a way to oust wrong.

I am not afraid. I will make sure it is understood, that I will take every (legal) step possible, to make sure I make right of this situation I did not create.

I will keep moving forward. Trust me.

Amen.

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Why do I Feel Like This Today?

I try not to say how I feel, because I do not wish to be a bother to anyone.

I try to uplift others, because I don’t feel it is done enough, and it is my nature to do so.

I say “I’m fine” or “I’m OK” on a daily basis when I am not, because I want people to see strength in me, that in turn they will see within themselves.

I want others to reach out to me for encouragement, but I do not wish dishearten them by showing that in reality, I need to reach out to someone too. Just once in a while.

Eventually I’ll be OK, I’m sure. Just not today.

Much love to you all. ❤

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