Title: Uprising
Fandom: Original
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 201
Prompt: For the writerverse Alphabetical/Music&Lyrics challenge. U for "Uprising" by Muse
Summary: A call to revolution is captivating, but if we follow it, we should be sure we'll be better off.
Warnings: None
Notes: A poem using an enclosed rhyme scheme. I love this song and have seen it used in fanvids where our rebel heroes are fighting against powerful (even alien) oppressors. However I'm playing Devil's Advocate here, wondering if, when people want to displace their corrupt and disappointing governments, they know what they're going to do afterwards. Who makes sure there's still food on the shelves and that the rubbish gets collected and that the sick get treated? How do you make sure you don't exchange an elected tyrant for unelected petty dictators?
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