Tuesday, November 09, 2004

freedom



a lot of people have been talking about the anti-gay marriage initiatives around the country. found this poem on the internet, kind of hits it where it hurts:

Democracy, by Langston Hughes


Democracy will not come

Today, this year
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear.


I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.


I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.

I do not need my freedom when I'm dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.


Freedom
Is a strong seed
Planted
In a great need.


I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.

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