Synopsis with Artist's Intent:
Let It Burn is a searing critique of systemic oppression, social stagnation, and the destructive forces of conformity. Through visceral language and evocative imagery, the poem tackles issues ranging from economic inequality to attacks on LGBTQ+ communities, racial discrimination, and the insidious persistence of white supremacist ideologies like "Aryan manifest destiny." The "grayscale lawn" serves as a central metaphor, contrasting the vibrancy of diversity with the lifelessness of imposed uniformity.

The work's defiant tone culminates in a provocative call for destruction—not as nihilism but as a necessary prelude to renewal and equity. It challenges readers to confront the entrenched injustices of "stalemated democracy" and to reevaluate the stakes of our collective future. In its rawness, the piece exemplifies the urgency and intensity of societal critique, channeling anger into a vision of transformative potential.