Poets Speak Out
In the heart of Mother Russia,
there beats the drums of dissent.
Intellectuals, artists, writers and poets,
speak out against the dictatorial regime.
These men and women are held in esteem,
but find themselves incarcerated indeed.
Free expression in the arts is supressed,
because the authorities seem to know best.
The canvas, pen and ink,
are not afraid to blink.
Free hearts and true spirits rise up
and declare that they will not shut up.
Heroes of courage, the soul of the nation,
create their reality of the situation.
As of old these noble men and women,
will use their skills to defeat this fascism.