Diametric Opposition
This a story of a goddess
And he who shall not be named
One who stands for Libertas
While the other merely fame
He faces to north and west
She faces to south and east
He looks to conquer and best
She seeks to welcome in peace
His home, a regal palace
Towering high above the land
Hers, is a solemn island
Mere inches above the sand
His wardrobe adorns a king
With fabrics that bear his name
Her weathered robe of a goddess
Tattered and covered in chains
His platform, one of privilege
Patriarchy at all cost…
Hers Is one of empowerment
The Matriarch of tempest tossed
His constituents fear monger
While fighting for their status quo
While her collective downtrodden
seek a safe and welcoming home
While both great symbols of power
And both stand for something clear
One seeks to uplift humanity
While the other survives on fear
By Kevin Sabourin
Biographies:
Kevin Sabourin (He/Him) is an American author and poet who writes about social justice, politics, personal growth, and “fascinating oddities that keep him up at night.” He and his family own the Rethinking Everything Conference and reside in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Killian Kraemer Sabourin (He/Him) is an American artist, writer and Circus acrobat. When he is not hanging in the air from “silks” while doing the splits, he can be found making art.