Summary
A somber poem reflecting on the horrors of violence, death, and the enduring quest for justice.
On the Bridge
Highlights
The Imagery of Violence
The poem depicts gruesome scenes of execution, mentioning hanged figures on a bridge and the remains of those shot in market-places and open fields.
The Dehumanizing Toll
The speaker describes the loss of humanity, noting that the suffering experienced has turned human flesh and hearts into something non-human as they bite at the air and stones.
The Call for Justice
Despite the darkness, the poem concludes with a vow to honor the dead, seeking to find freedom and the justice that remains held within their clenched fists.