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Classic poems that describe current politics [View all]
For all of the people fighting for a better world: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44631/excelsior-56d223cb4e6fa
The poem indicates that no matter what we give up, some causes are worth the sacrifice
For all of the people who obey whether or not they are aware of the consequences: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45319/the-charge-of-the-light-brigade
The soldiers were brave, but rode to their death because of the wrong orders
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