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20th Century Protest Poetry

Posted on February 23, 2017 by robert okaji

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I’ve just found, and followed, David Meeker’s impressive blog, 20th Century Protest Poetry: Poems That Make a Difference. Scrolling down the home page, you’ll find relevant poems, including Carolyn Forche’s “The Colonel,” Roethke’s “The Geranium,” and Nazim Hikmet’s “Letters from a Man in Solitary,” preceded by brief introductory essays. I wish I’d found this sooner, but will make up for lost time.

21 thoughts on “20th Century Protest Poetry”

Marie Christine on February 22, 2017 at 10:37 am said:

This is great! Thanks for sharing!

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- robert okaji on February 22, 2017 at 10:39 am said:
  
  It’s a well done site. Much to admire there!
  
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  - Marie Christine on February 22, 2017 at 10:40 am said:
    
    Agreed! I’m going to dedicate some real time to reading it tonight.
    
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brijkaulblog on February 22, 2017 at 10:57 am said:

KINDLY LEAVE YOUR COMMENT . THANKS FOR LIKING WHO IS SHE

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- robert okaji on February 22, 2017 at 11:56 am said:
  
  I’m not sure who you’re referring to. Oh, I understand. Your post. You’re very welcome.
  
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  - brijkaulblog on February 22, 2017 at 6:05 pm said:
    
    Thanks for really loving me
    
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Mary Tang on February 22, 2017 at 1:02 pm said:

Thank you, Bob. Will explore.

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- robert okaji on February 22, 2017 at 4:56 pm said:
  
  So glad I found the site and am able to share.
  
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  - Mary Tang on February 22, 2017 at 7:53 pm said:
    
    It’s a good one. If only I had a teacher like him I would have started writing poems before I was 50 🙂
    
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    - robert okaji on February 23, 2017 at 3:46 pm said:
      
      Had I a teacher like him I would certainly possess a better understanding of poetry!
      
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Grandtrines on February 22, 2017 at 9:30 pm said:

Reblogged this on Orthometry.

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- robert okaji on February 23, 2017 at 3:46 pm said:
  
  Thanks for reblogging.
  
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  - Grandtrines on February 23, 2017 at 9:58 pm said:
    
    You are welcome!
    
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Janice on February 23, 2017 at 10:10 am said:

Thank you for this link 🙂

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- robert okaji on February 23, 2017 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  You are very welcome. I’m very pleased to have found it.
  
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Cate on February 23, 2017 at 10:46 am said:

Thanks, Bob. Looks like I’ll be following, too — and forwarding.

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- robert okaji on February 23, 2017 at 3:47 pm said:
  
  A wonderful find!
  
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danielpaulmarshall on February 23, 2017 at 3:37 pm said:

Good find Bob. That’s a keeper for sure.

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- robert okaji on February 23, 2017 at 3:48 pm said:
  
  Usually while surfing the net I just fall off in shallow water, rarely creating a splash. This one, though, took me to the deep!
  
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mwdunham on February 23, 2017 at 4:06 pm said:

Thank you so much for sharing!

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- robert okaji on February 23, 2017 at 4:12 pm said:
  
  It was my pleasure!
  
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