Carl Roussell
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Your Opinion (Tanka #6) . - Poem by Carl Roussell
I would never tell
you to hold your tongue, don't talk,
be quiet for me.
Too many have been silenced.
Give voice to an opinion.
Topic(s) of this poem: individuality, opinion, silence, voice
Form: Tanka
Poems by Carl Roussell : 228 / 230
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Poem Submitted: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Poem Edited: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
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Wonderful theme. It is so important to allow others to express their opinions and views. Freedom of expression is one of the basic rights of a human being. (Report)Reply
Even if you do not agree, each person does indeed have a right to speak! Thanks for the read and comment
Excellent tanka... Difficult to silence someone. (Report)Reply
So true but many do try. Thank you for reading and commenting, much appreciated
i have rated this poem a 10 like it i know what it is like (Report)Reply
Having your voice taken diminishes you as an individual. Thank you for reading and commenting
FREEDOM to poets everywhere. I was so lucky to have seen Richie Havens in concert. And to talk to him about his song. And about poetry. Carl, he would have liked this tanka. Great job! (Report)Reply
In all honesty, it was one of the highlights of my life!
Hello Richard - I checked out the song on YouTube and it is a killer track. It must have been cool to meet with him. And thanks for you words on my poem.
You should always be able to give your point of view in this our free world Carl.But as you know not all in this world are free to sperm.enjoyed your poem.big 10 Alan (Report)Reply
All to true Alan, too many people have paid the price for speaking their mind.
Great write dear poet Carl...we have freedom of expression though we have the right to remain silent. 😊10++++++ (Report)Reply
Yes, a well placed silence can be as loud as a scream.
Give voice, no one have right to stop anyone
Great words (Report)Reply
Thanks, Rini, for you comment, they are always appreciated.
Brilliant write in its simplicity.
Freedom of speech is one of our fundamental and basic rights. (Report)Reply
Thanks, and I have to agree with your comment here.
Voicing an opinion is important. Nicely presented in this Tanka :) (Report)Reply
Thank you, if people do not have a voice then they may be forced to violence to have their sentiments be known.