This poem is a special homage to all Poets
Who never thought, behaved or misbehaved like puppets
Who never had a chance to write a poem
Who were killed by oppressors who couldn’t dream
Who could not express themselves freely
Who clandestinely fought for equality and liberty
Who never had a chance to sit in a classroom
Who worked hard with a mop or a broom
Who did everything to help the elders and the children
Who never had a chance to write or publish a book
Who had to sweep, clean, wash, wipe and cook
And could not read anything or sign their names
I’m dedicating this poem to you to remove all the blames
That society has unfairly bestowed on you, my friends
Many people are Poets, because they offer helping hands
To the world. Poets were born to save and to make society
Better. Poets were born to fight against inequality, bigotry
Racism, oppression, injustice, greed, cruelty and unfairness
Thank God. God created all the Poets to be humble and blessed
Allow me to thank, with all my heart, the unsung, unpublished, stolen
Trapped, falsely accused and executed Poets who were forgotten.

Copyright © July 2020, Hebert Logerie, all rights reserved
Hébert Logerie is the author of several volumes of poetry.