Phoenix of Grenfell
By well-wisher
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people arise;
tear down the sinful
system of lies
that puts saving money
before saving lives.
Together, as one, we
can win if we strive.
this system, can end
so never will one be
its victim again.
A better one we'll build
where no lives are lost;
that keeps putting people
before cutting costs.
we'll build from the ash
where every human
is worth more than cash;
where all lives are sacred,
whether rich or poor.
Together we'll make it,
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There should be a proper,
There should be a proper, respectful statue near parliament as a reminder, shouldn't there? With all the names and ages
it's a beautiful poem. It would go well on a memorial
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you are right. That does
you are right. That does happen with war memorials. I had not thought it through.
I would worry about a harsh memorial only - I don't know because have not lost anyone in such circumstances, but feel that anger should not consume remembrance, for then the person you are mourning is lost? Cash before everything seems to be the foundation which will cause Society to fail. I doubt it is possible to make a stronger memorial of this the physical ruin of Grenfell. While it would be better for society as a whole to remember the flaw in Conservatism that caused it am not sure that's best for those who mourn people who died there. But it's not my specific grief - my anger is second hand. Don't look back in anger - look forward in determination
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You are right, that is the
You are right, that is the point of history, of remembering, so that you don't make the same mistake.
I am not sure I am articulate enough to explain or this is a valid argument even :
A monument is a fixed thing. It doesn't move forward, doesn't adapt. It can be a record. But in a short space of time the style will be dated. It is one step away from history. A great piece of art might always be moving because it touches some universal sense in us but even then the specific historical inspiration for it will be forgotten. Art becomes part of the history of art. The emotional shock of things that were a part of people's lives endures. I don't see how there can be a stronger memorial than the remains of Grenfell.
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That's true. I had forgotten
That's true. I had forgotten about films and books.
I'm sorry. I'm not there and don't know what I'm talking about. The people who have lost family and friends should decide
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