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How much pain and horror and foolishness
Have you watched with silent indifference?
Fascists laughing as they children oppress
Slaves thrashed for daring to jump the cruel fence
The maid returning from work to abuse
The liar victorious despite truth
Degrees secured by plagiarists, obtuse
All taste the same to your round, glowing tooth
Could your shining silence be eloquent?
Whether full and astonished or half closed
We know you watch from the firmament;
Does your quiet looking mean we're exposed?
Your presence means no night's crimes are unseen
There is comfort there, albeit cold, clean
About the Creator
D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (3)
Another instant classic from D.J. - this is just brilliant. The idea of the moon looking, on, an impassive witness, is just so compelling...and you express it so eloquently. Bravo on a great entry, D.J.!
Oooo, shining silence, I especially loved that!
Absolutely breathtaking. Sir. I also love that in a funny way we've both highlighted that the moon sees it all, including the bad. As I did in two of my entries but especially the most recent one. This is a great entry.