My Oath

So spoken I shall not forswear it.

I was told to be patient by my elders and my peers,

I was told that dialogue would enlighten the dark,

I was told that sincere appeals cannot fall on deaf ears,

I was told that compassion would be my ark.

One Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty Four Years,

Since that noble band of 300 lovers perished,

Nine Hundred and Fifty One Years,

Since two men wed in bonds that could not be vanquished,

One Hundred and Seventeen Years,

Since a noble soul died alone and exiled.

Be patient they said,

Change will come they said,

Truth conquers they said,

I will see equality,

They said.

They said, over and over again,

I heard their pleading for me to be patient,

To be kind,

To be tolerant,

To be understanding,

To lead through example.

One Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty Four Years,

And for what did they die? We deny their love!

Nine Hundred and Fifty One Years,

And their marriage annulled by vote!

One Hundred and Seventeen Years,

And millions die unloved and alone!

No,

I am done,

I shall not be patient,

I shall not be kind,

I shall not be tolerant,

I shall not be understanding,

I shall conquer not lead!

The world will change,

It will change now,

By my will alone,

Or I shall see it burn!

Fie upon my conscience and compassion!

Let my strong arm be my conscience,

Let my sword be my compassion!

Not a millennia more,

Not a century longer,

Not a decade further,

Not one more year!

Foes, I will see you burn,

Your legacy I will vanquish,

All that you hold dear,

I will crush it,

I will tear it,

I will burn it!

Today,

Now not a minute longer,

I sound my trumpets,

I give them all breath,

Those clamorous harbingers,

Of blood and death!

 

I shall water my tree,

With the blood of tyrants bold!

And damn him who first cries hold!

Reviews

[Marie]

I applaude your passion and understand your concern. I won't suggest that you be tolerant, for that isn't in you. However, I must point out that if you try to mess u the world all by yourself, the world is going to mess you up a whole lot more. And it would be a shame to have anything happen to your talent, which is what you really have to fight with.

[Austin H.]

Your passion is invigorating, to say the least. I'm always drawn to works that exemplify extreme revelations and truths. Yours is a radical view, compared to the complacent ones of modern society. As I see it, anyway.

Deeds not words has always been a call to action, and for obvious reasons. The thought of accomplishing what you profess is a delicious one. But I've always considered words to be just as vital. For what happens when your actions speak so loud, make such a noise, that your words fail to be heard?

[Katrina Mckeown]

A very truthfull and passionate write, well penned.

[recantichize]

a beautiful example of the all to common occurrence of the masses being content with being content. if there is not an issue smothering their lifestyle, and sometimes even if there is, there is so much fear of repercussion that most never stand up for their rights or the rights of others. long gone seem the days of passion and of evolution through revolution. it is uplifting to know that there are still intelligent, thoughtful people that can be stirred to try to awaken people from their complacency. thank you for this beautiful and powerful piece.

[Chance-Taker]

I truly love how you've expressed your beliefs it in such an eloquent way! This really made me think about how I would deal with such things, and anything that makes me think and question I admire.

[Hibah Shabkhez / Sarus..]

Let impure blood water out furrows?
Considering that it is the 'unreasonable' man who is supposed to bring about change, I wouldn't say your idea is all that wrong either.
Well written.

[The Cobra Lounge]

I don't agree with the message...but that's not the point is it?

The delivery of your emotion is fruitful. It was an effortless read...beginning to end.

[Tate Morgan]

Ignorance seems to be the one thing we have in abundance to overflowing I apologize for humanity

[Devons]

There is something very classical about this, in what is ultimately a poetic indictment. It seems as though the sentiment and language of it echoes down the years and its voice is brethren of the many historical revolutionaries that have dared to speak through the centuries. A political hornets' nest though the subject matter may be, and necessarily provoking a never-ending irreconcilable argument between different schools of thought, the adamant power of the voice here is a recognisable and comprehensible one. This is a polemic work, relative to any conflict of rule, be it minor or major in universal terms.

It is not for me to agree or disagree concerning the rights and wrongs of what is being said here -to me, there is no right or wrong in this case- but I can fully appreciate a passionate and well-written piece of writing.

[RFDIII]

Disregard naysayers, there are more willing to spill blood than one may think.
The brink is coming fast, and though I lack both your etiquette, and elegance, I am in agreeance, of heart, and of soul, to many sentiments you've expressed.

Life is pain - as such, I'd rather die with my virtue than live with my sins.

[Chip]

It definitely is time for change in this world. We are getting somewhere thankfully - but more needs to be done; the hate needs to be stumped out. I would do anything for this - give up whatever it takes - even my life.

As for the poem itself, I like the style it was written in and I like it, no criticisms. Well done!