Gripes in the Breeze
Sung to Dust in the Wind by Kansas
Gas burns my eyes
The cops snatch one more from the protest line
All my screams
Change nothing in the grand Scheme of Things
Gripes in the Breeze
Their protest are just Gripes in the Breeze
Same old screams
Why do the innocent have to die?
It always seems
I am once more forced to choose a side
Gripes in the breeze
Their protest are just Gripe in the Breeze
They try to hang on
Another just cause that’s soon to die
It will be replaced
By the next protester’s pointless cry
Grips in the Breeze
Just another Gripe in the Breeze
It’s just Gripes in the Breeze
All protest are just Gripes in the Breeze
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Mark Stigers
One year after my birth sputnik was launched, making me a space child. I did a hitch in the Navy as a electronics tech. I worked for Hughes Aircraft Company for quite a while. I currently live in the Saguaro forest in Tucson Arizona
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"Gripes in the Breeze" offers a poignant and reflective take on the futility of protest and the cyclical nature of societal issues. Much like "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas, the poem captures a sense of transience and insignificance in the face of larger forces at play. The repetition of "Gripes in the Breeze" throughout the poem reinforces the idea of fleeting complaints and grievances that seem to dissipate without effect. The imagery of gas burning the eyes and the police arresting protesters evokes a sense of urgency and frustration, highlighting the harsh realities faced by those seeking change. The poem questions the effectiveness of protest and the inevitability of innocent lives being lost in the process. It conveys a sense of resignation and disillusionment, suggesting that despite the efforts of individuals to stand up for their beliefs, their voices ultimately become lost in the wind. The use of repetition and simple yet evocative language mirrors the minimalist style of "Dust in the Wind," creating a powerful and introspective atmosphere. Overall, "Gripes in the Breeze" serves as a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of protest and the fleeting nature of human existence. ChatGPC
Sigh. Heartbreaking, heartfelt poem. Thank you for sharing.