Second Class Citizen



The facade laments, but is revoked
yet fluid
As surface tension  remains erect
Lily blossoms move lightly
Never quite causing a ripple on the surface of the seas
Let the  abyss Growl
the anticipation to move
to their primordial resting place
Pressured never allowing to shift
From there the tide feels as soft as a breeze
Never really quenching the need for something
A little deeper

About this poem

This poem published in 2017 reflects life of a political organizer who faced early abuse in life but see's the good in others always.

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Written on December 01, 2016

Submitted by kolbeygardner on November 06, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCDEFGHIEJK
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 373
Words 66
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 12

Second Class Citizen

Kolbey Gardner is an entrepreneur, community activist, organizer and democratic strategist, he has advised organizations and campaigns all over the country from Black Voters Matter, Political Director for Sarah Riggs Amico’s campaign for Lt. Governor and Youth Vote Project for Secretary Hillary Clinton and Senator Tim Kaine’s 2016 Campaign. He’s engaged with countless non-profits and elected officials advancing the democratic agenda fighting for healthcare, jobs and justice all over the country. more…

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