Classic poems that describe current politics

[Marthe48]

For all of the people fighting for a better world: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44631/excelsior-56d223cb4e6fa

The poem indicates that no matter what we give up, some causes are worth the sacrifice

For all of the people who obey whether or not they are aware of the consequences: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45319/the-charge-of-the-light-brigade

The soldiers were brave, but rode to their death because of the wrong orders

[spike jones]

1. Six-hundred and nine (609) made that ride. n/t

[Marthe48]

4. Ty

Thank you for honoring all of the soldiers involved.

[Karadeniz]

2. In the desert, by Stephen Crane. Actually, I never understood it until the rise of the rabid Right.

Who would eat its own heart? "I like it because it is bitter... and because it is my heart." Who would enjoy something awful and probably more if it hurts itself?

[Marthe48]

3. I'll look that up

Thanks

[Karadeniz]

5. It's a very disturbing portrait of a misguided mind, and its stark brevity gives it great impact.

One doesn't get lost in too many words. You'll like i

[Marthe48]

6. Red Badge of Courage was short as well

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