hope never dies / The Prague Spring

hope can be crushed

it has been crushed

hope for a better life

hope for freedom of expression

the freedom to choose

what you think

and what you say

 

hope to be able to come and go

as you choose

hope to be a free citizen of the world

 

 

hope can be crushed

but it never dies

 

it just goes underground

 

and there hope lives on

in the hearts and minds of the dreamers,

the artists, the non-conformists,

the writers and philosophers

 

and of course in the hearts of the ever-so-rebellious musicians,

the “Plastic People of the Universe

 

 

hope lives on in people who are not willing to compromise

 

and when the time is ripe for it

hope springs forth again

breaking thru the crust of conformity

 

like a plant breaking through a tiny crack in the asphalt,

hope has incredible powers

and it can move things that seem un-move-able

 

it can make people do incredible things

transcend their fear

defiantly face oppression

raise the fist

speak out

 

 

 

and be ready to be crushed again

endure

 

wait for the spring to finally come

 

 

 

hope springs

hope sings

hope never dies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One thought on “hope never dies / The Prague Spring

  1. Good that you remind us of these important stories, important developments.
    I cherish the bit of contact I’ve been privileged to have with these folks.
    The irrepressible upsurge of free spirits is so moving, so brave.
    And now in this freedom they must face crazy capitalism.
    Arguably better than dealing with troops and tanks.
    Deep bow to the flow of life and hope.
    Thanks, dear roving reporter.

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