Oh, Man of Vision

 

…this is a poem of homage wrapped in a prayer for guidance

 

Oh, Man of Vision

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valiant hero, I so respect you
salute you in your hard-earned triumph
and in this time of brilliant victory
pray that history does protect you

from the slings of the small-minded
trifled few of withered heart
of backward focused ignorance
by groundless hatred fully blinded

so I proudly shout, well done
your gallant stand for hope and justice
a battle centuries in the waging
with soulful dignity — finally won

I beseech the gods who raise up men
to grasp the reins and lead their people
grant that this one find the wisdom
the strength to lead us home again

• • •

rob kistner © 2008

 

NOTE: in this piece the term “men” represents all cognitive sentient beings

 

…find links to some fine writing at “readwritepoem”

 

7 thoughts on “Oh, Man of Vision”

  1. Hi Deb –

    I feel history does ‘protect’ by teaching, enlightening, increasing awareness and understanding, elevating people’s social conscience, bolstering tolerance, etc.. History can, of course, bring negative as well – but I’m calling forth the positive.

    …rob

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