A still from Joe Rogan's show.A Triolet for Joe Rogan, by J.J. Charles The Society February 16, 2022 Culture, Poetry, Triolet 3 Comments . A Triolet I promise not to be the coward Who says “I’m sorry” to Big Tech While Joe Rogan’s overpowered. I promise not to be the coward Who can’t be brave, who can’t go forward; Our tweets are silenced but I’ll peck. I promise not to be the coward Who says “I’m sorry” to Big Tech. . . J.J. Charles is a writer, storyteller, poet and journalist in Costa Rica. He has an Associate’s degree in English, and is currently studying German Language and Literature, and Software Engineering. NOTE TO READERS: If you enjoyed this poem or other content, please consider making a donation to the Society of Classical Poets. The Society of Classical Poets does not endorse any views expressed in individual poems or commentary. CODEC Stories:Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) 3 Responses Joseph S. Salemi February 18, 2022 I’m not sure why people haven’t commented on this brief poem. As a triolet it is competently put together, so I assume it’s the subject matter that has scared everyone off. The witch hunt and hysterical attacks being made on Rogan are a perfect example of how asinine “woke” fanatics are destroying freedom of speech (and thought) in the United States. Reply Norma Pain February 18, 2022 “Be who you are and say what you feel, Cuz those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”. Dr. Seuss Reply Susan Jarvis Bryant February 20, 2022 I’m a fan of the triolet for its repetition, and you have used it to maximum effect. To keep apologizing is to submit to those who are in the process of snatching away the last shreds of freedom remaining… it’s making their job a lot easier for them. I love the line: “Our tweets are silenced but I’ll peck.” Keep pecking through poetry, Mr. Charles, and never apologize for keeping the truth out there. Thank you! Reply Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Captcha loading...In order to pass the CAPTCHA please enable JavaScript. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
Joseph S. Salemi February 18, 2022 I’m not sure why people haven’t commented on this brief poem. As a triolet it is competently put together, so I assume it’s the subject matter that has scared everyone off. The witch hunt and hysterical attacks being made on Rogan are a perfect example of how asinine “woke” fanatics are destroying freedom of speech (and thought) in the United States. Reply
Norma Pain February 18, 2022 “Be who you are and say what you feel, Cuz those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind”. Dr. Seuss Reply
Susan Jarvis Bryant February 20, 2022 I’m a fan of the triolet for its repetition, and you have used it to maximum effect. To keep apologizing is to submit to those who are in the process of snatching away the last shreds of freedom remaining… it’s making their job a lot easier for them. I love the line: “Our tweets are silenced but I’ll peck.” Keep pecking through poetry, Mr. Charles, and never apologize for keeping the truth out there. Thank you! Reply
