We mark Martyr's Day today - for Mahatma Ghandi, and all who walked selflessly with others who needed them.
For strength that refused applause.
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He stands
In the midst of -
Lifting wreaths
And muted bows
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He walked
With us
In the same breath
On the same route
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For life
Softened
Under watch
For the Soul
🕊️🌿
That saw.
That lauded not.
That stopped.
And evaded
The light.
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Original poem by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin. AI tags are coincidental.
For Mikeydred's January prompts.
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Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (5)
Outstanding! 🫶🏾💕
I love how you made this work - the route, how he walked in front of us as example and the whole poem marching to a beat, like it's matching his steps. Brilliant!
I love how the repetition of “the same route” feels like a heartbeat, steady and honoring.
Thank you, great tribute and love that image
Beautiful work Michelle. Always make me think and feel.