(Apologies to En Vogue)
Inspire loathing
with words they choose
to describe themselves
and also maybe you.
Putin forgive them
for putting on airs
by saying Russia's women
don't have it quite fair.
They might support
the gay pride colors
it doesn't mean they'll make
Parliament kiss each other.
Free Pussy Riot
and let Greenpeacers go
Support human rights
and "amnesty"
won't be shallow.
This poem © 2013 Emily Cooper.
