Wrong Side Of The Protest
Are you with us…
“Look Ma,” she pointed…
“Blue suits, big guns, vests, and strong!
Are they here to help?”
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Alexis Dean Jr.
Alexis “L.E.X” Dean Jr. is a clean Hip-Hop artist, poet, and educator from Milwaukee, WI. As a writer and music artist, he focuses on the importance of educating through his words and stories...
IG: @DreamsStartYoung
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The first time I saw her, she was wearing a velvety, red ribbon in her hair. She carried a small leather backpack everywhere. She searched the forest by turning stones, checking beneath shrubs, listening to the wind as if it might carry an answer.
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This piece ought to have won the blue haiku contest. Pity that the judges prefer writing that is light and easily digestible over writing that is poignant and momentous.
Even your tags are spot-on because this really is heartbreaking.
Congratulations on creating such a powerful and thought provoking haiku piece - absolutely brilliant. Thank you for sharing.
You've taken the simple power of haiku to new heights. Such an arresting image that leaves a lingering thought... that is the question of our times indeed. So powerful!
It makes one wonder: what happened here? And what is going to happen next? It evoked all sorts of images in my head, desperate ones. Strong!
Absolutely brilliant. Really hits hard.
Wow, that has a kick.
This was really good.
This is so powerful, thank you for sharing it <3
So much power in 17 syllables, amazing job! :)
Best blue haiku I’ve read so far. Lots of weight and impact in only a few words
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Sad and true...
i LOVED this.
A refreshing change from nature praising haiku!
Powerful piece. Well done
Brilliant!!!!
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Wow! Excellent! So much said in 3 lines!
Incredibly powerful use of dialogue in the haiku format. Can't wait to read more of your work.