A Short Poem

Written By Lee Halvorsen
Environmental Demonstration, D.C.

Demonstration In D.C.

I DON’T SCREAM ANYMORE

I don’t scream anymore
With death just out the door.
I smile and sink deep inside
Mind seeking right, eyes open wide. 

Burn the books, call for war
Make it tough for all to score
Let voter access freely slide
So your wagon is the only ride. 

But know that deep inside
Somewhere is a rising tide
Of fairness, human to the core.
So, I don’t scream anymore.

Last night I used a phrase in a workshop, “I don’t scream anymore,” that seemed to want additional thought. I did a speed writing poem. I haven’t posted anything on this site in quite a while. I’m beginning to think this is where I belong.

Lee Halvorsen
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