Ironic points of light.
In “September 1, 1939,” W. H. Auden reflects on the political and social turmoil at the onset of World War II. The line “ironic points of light” appears in the penultimate stanza:
In “September 1, 1939,” W. H. Auden reflects on the political and social turmoil at the onset of World War II. The line “ironic points of light” appears in the penultimate stanza:
“Defenceless under the night Our world in stupor lies; Yet, dotted everywhere, Ironic points of light Flash out wherever the Just Exchange their messages:”
In this context, the “ironic points of light” symbolize moments of hope and moral clarity amidst the darkness and chaos of war. These points of light represent individuals or actions that stand for justice and truth, even when the world seems overwhelmingly bleak.
Auden’s use of “ironic” suggests a contrast between the small, isolated acts of goodness and the vast, pervasive evil of the time. Despite the irony, these points of light offer a glimmer of hope and a reminder of the enduring
I write about this as a tribute to those who speak out against the horror of zionist Israeli genocide that infests our sensibilities. Sarah Wilkinson, Ritchie Medhurst, have been abused by the misuse of the terrorist act, to intimidate & silence their exposure of our parliaments complicity in defiance of ICC & ICJ rulings.
But the ‘points of lights’ are also a salute to the millions around the worldwho speak out against NATO aggression against Russia, against US & Israeli zionist supremacist ideology , against a active genocide and holocaust of innocent Palestinians in their occupied country.
Despite the antagonists fevered attempts to suppress the truth, the zionist controlled American hegemon and their vassals have failed in their puerile attempts to gag us, those ‘points of light’ that flash their tweets, posts, articles, and videos will continue to light the path through the darkness of our times.
we will not be silenced
( important footnote: there is a site by president Bush, that refers to awards of ‘points of light’ this in no way reflects the meaning as espoused by WH Auden).
Great writing.
Nice! So perfect, comrade.