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Burning For Justice

the weather, today overcast, with a high chance of riots and rain dark clouds, gathering tall towers and tipping points enemies within cities, simmering angry hearts of righteous men burning for justice behind closed doors, committees talk damage limitation © Gail Foster 16th June 2017

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Jannie Breedt

Date: 8/8/2017 1:25:00 AM

I look at this from a different angle than the one you explained to Agnes. Remove the Grenville towers and the poem delivers a certain greatness. I prefer my take

Gail Foster
Date: 9/7/2017 2:45:00 PM

I'm sure that people all over the world have experienced this kind of tension. That's one of the best things about poetry. People read it from their own viewpoint. Once you've written it people can make of it what they will, and do. Thanks for the read, Jannie, all the best.

Roy Pett

Date: 6/30/2017 5:14:00 AM

Hi Gail, I understand this well written poem, I keep saying to myself why it takes a disaster to get our leaders to do the right thing, things that should have been done in the first place, £ before safety disgusting.

Gail Foster
Date: 7/2/2017 11:18:00 AM

Absolutely. Thank you for reading my poem. All the best to you, Roy.

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/16/2017 5:53:00 PM

There is a fine line between justice and revenge, wouldn't you agree, Gail. Justice to one, is murder to another. Death does not bring the dead back to life, nor does money. I do like the poem:)

Gail Foster
Date: 6/21/2017 10:21:00 AM

Thank you for the read, Daniel. Justice is a dish best served chilled, and fire is, mostly, best not fought with fire. Kind regards to you.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 6/16/2017 1:28:00 PM

I like your poem, Gail - few words that carry a lot of meaning and can be interpreted in many different ways. I assume this is about the Grenfell Towers fire? Forgive me if I am misinterpreting.

Gail Foster
Date: 6/21/2017 10:23:00 AM

Thanks, Agnes. Yes, it's about Grenfell Tower, and the atmosphere in our cities this summer. I'm glad I live in the country. Best wishes.