The muck and the mire
The pen never tires
Expression on fire
Wanting and our desires
The words can never rest
Exposition, the test
Expression, our behest
Sustenance to digest
We feed the world insight
Dull ashes to ignite
Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love
Our words, not from 'above'
Never dismay. Your words
Are meant to be displayed
******, deafened herds
Emptiness, not weighed...
Lands, the ten second reel
The commercial bombast
Prescriptions, how to feel
Reality, at last
We, The Iconoclasts;
Serve
"Fight" is a call to arms for the mind and spirit, challenging the reader to confront complacency, superficiality, and the noise of modern life. The poem draws attention to the importance of authentic expression, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of truth against the numbing forces of consumer culture and passivity. Each line underscores the role of the poetβor anyone daring to stand apartβas an "iconoclast," one who breaks down the barriers of accepted norms to awaken fresh thought and purpose.
Artistically, "Fight" champions the act of creation as a rebellion against a world that often stifles depth in favor of quick consumption and easy gratification. The imagery emphasizes the persistence of any creator, pen always in hand, igniting the world with words and ideas that defy the expectation of passive acceptance. This piece invites readers to find their voice, to use it as a tool of resistance and expression, ultimately joining in the fight for a world that values genuine, thoughtful, and free discourse.