Rally Here

Posted by: Abel Collins

Can we spark up the old conversation
about civil disobedience?
The substance of the argument
is taxation without representation.
What right does the government have
to our livelihood
And still to conduct itself so contrary
to the will of its populace?
We ask for common sense
A fair chance, education, healthcare.
But we are given unjustified warfare;
Dead innocent.
Can they buy our acquiesence with the promise of sloth
And greed coveting possessions;
Inane status symbols.
Can they buy us
And so, own us;
Turned to pawns in a game
Whose only end can be self-destruction?
No

In our hearts we still know what liberty is
And take courage from that knowledge.
Let this be the foundation for action
Ratify these thoughts and draw up articles of confederation.
Let's make a pact to arrive at freedom,
And embark.