kill the poets,
the ones who are outraged.
kill the poets,
the ones who shine a light
on injustice.
gun them down.
they’re your biggest threat.
kill the poets,
when their words promote freedom.
kill the poets,
when they stand up
for the downtrodden.
kill them in front of the world,
for the TV screens;
for the social media.
kill them to breed fear
among the masses.
kill the poets.
kill the good.