Dissidence (Duty)

A senryu pair

As things stand today

To not be a dissident

Is unthinkable

As things stand today

Dissidence is a duty

And a sacred one

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2025

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend. Better to be the wolf than the sheep falling off the ridge. My dissident keep me going forward. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Desert Knave]

Thanks. I never thought as much about dissidence when I had the energy to do something more about it, but now it seems to be the rule. ~Jim

[Coyote Poetry]

I was always angry. I went forward Jim. Maybe too angry. You are welcome my friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

You are still in the 60's when we had sit-ins. I wore a black arm band on my white graduation robes to protest the Vietnam War. I know there are many people demonstrating today, but I am not so sure they feel it in their souls. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Thank you for commenting. Yes, it seems many protest without any real feelings toward the things they protest against. ~Jim

[MCS]

It is our moral responsibility to never be afraid to raise our voices for honesty, truth, compassion, against injustice, lying and greed. It’s the true duty of patriots. Excellent writing, my friend!

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much. Yes, our voices cannot be stilled. ~Jim