Oppressive regimes of the World to violence too inclined <br />And they punish everybody with the courage to speak their mind <br />I toast all Governments who allow free speech for that's democracy <br />Though far from perfect it does seem their citizens are free <br />To speak against them if they so wish free speech they do not suppress <br />Though words of criticism them well may not impress <br />In many Countries people who verbally oppose the Government in jail unfairly serving time <br />Where to speak one's mind on human rights is considered as a crime <br />And those with the courage to speak out are punished quite severe <br />By threats such Governments cling to power through the silence of fear <br />To be born in a Land of free speech is a gift we ought to celebrate <br />It is a basic human right but something we should appreciate <br />In far too many Countries Governments to oppression too inclined <br />And many are imprisoned for just speaking their mind.<br /><br />Francis Duggan<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/oppressive-regimes/
