The Oppressed Poem by Sandra Martyres

The Oppressed

Rating: 5.0


The have-nots world over are increasingly
Choosing the path of violence
To address their never ending woes
This is a very worrisome trend
In countries with teeming millions
Caught in the quagmire of poverty

Thanks to the regular oppression
Displacement and dispossession
Of the poorest of the poor
By the rich and privileged classes
Certain segments of the population
Even believe their lives are expendable

They are willing to join forces and
Are prepared to risk their lives through
Armed attacks or suicide bombings
Especially if they can take with them
Their well-heeled tormentors -truly
A case of sweet revenge worth dying for

Can the so-called educated classes
The backbone of most populous countries
Wish away these unfortunate multitudes
As an ugly blot on their social fabric
Not at all they have waited long enough
For basic social justice and they deserve it

Merely holding symposia on subjects
Like financial inclusion and human rights
Will not placate or help the affected people
Both the authorities and society in general
Need to take steps to tackle the disease
Instead of merely focussing on the symptoms


(Inspired by an article that I read in the press today)

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Indira Renganathan 27 October 2009

Both the authorities and society in general Need to take steps to tackle the disease Instead of merely focussing on the symptoms....Words of concernment from a good heart....again an important poem with much social concern...thank you Sandra

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Ramesh T A 27 October 2009

Developed ones should know that example is better than precept to set right matters and cure diseases at the beginning stage itself! Your poem rightly points out that matter in poetic justification very well!

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Alf Hutchison 29 October 2009

A great write Sandra... from your pen to the ears of the Governments in Africa... regards Alf

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Samanyan Lakshminarayanan 28 October 2009

socially and economically oppressed people are actually the missiles against the whole world today..as you have said there is no use of workshops and seminars on these issues..in the high level there seem to be only two ways 1. the violent activities of the oppressed should be put to rest by real stern action 2.the act of oppression should be uprooted for whatever it takes to implement both a humane genuinity is needed if the ruler wants to save his government he will be doing just that for the next five years...your poems really makes the reader think...thanks for sharing

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Meggie Gultiano 28 October 2009

There will be always oppressed people if there are also oppressor. It is everywhere...A touching write, Sandra

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Kesav Easwaran 28 October 2009

wise voice of concern over a 'burning' national issue...thanks for sharing your good views...10

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David Harris 27 October 2009

Sandra, a great poem on the social attitudes that face many today everywhere in the world. It is a complex situation I wonder if one day will ever resolve itself. I doubt it will in my time unfortunately. Top marks and thanks for sharing this my friend. Hugs David

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