#title For Aaron Bushnell
#author Wendy Trevino
#date Mar 3, 2024
#source [[https://x.com/prolpo/status/1764000266511380815][second poem i have written since oct 7. shared a different draft for an hour or so last night. will leave this up for a limited time, too.]]
#lang en
#pubdate 2026-02-26T06:55:01
#authors Wendy Trevino
#topics Palestine Solidarity, Palestine, Aaron Bushnell



<verse>
In just a few months, he could have been an
Anti-war vet & anarchist. But that
He be active duty was important.
It was important for the uniform.
It was important to not put it off.
It was important to speak clearly. It
Was important to set the phone down
Just right. It was important to put the
Hat on over the accelerant. It
Was important not to panic when the
Match didn’t immediately light. It was
Important his last words be FREE
PALESTINE. It was important he die
An anarchist. It was that important.
</verse>