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The Power of One
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The Power of One |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA 
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What one human can do Should not surprise you. Look at the world. To name a few, There is Saddam. Or Osama Bin Laden. Either’s influence will not be forgotten! Souls thirsty for power At any cost, death, destruction, holocaust. But it also runs true (Duplicitous are all truths) that where there is hate, there is love, too. Remember Teresa, Gandhi, Sadaat, Diana, Golda, or What Skali taught. It was said that Mier Made a statement profound She spoke loud and clear And her words still resound: For peace to occur, (and I paraphrase here) One must love his children more than he hates others. Nothing is solved Through violent acts. The effects of war never really pass. Just ask George Herbert Walker Bush Whose documentary I just watched. Even he is haunted by WWII And his crashed plane's cost. What can one person do To change the world? Many things could be solved If we looked at ourselves, Looking through eyes That see with conviction But forgetting ourselves And our own afflictions. And this is my plea: Please help me to see With the eyes of Gandhi. |
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EvocativeVerse2 Senior Member
since 2003-09-10
Posts 1279 |
Hi iliana...I can't help you see with Ghandi's eyes. But I can tell you I love this poem! Wonderful piece you have here. Glad I had the chance to read it first. Remember, if you're not part of the future, you're history! |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Thanks for being first, Kevin. And, glad you liked it -- thanks for letting me know.  ....jo |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
such a beautiful poetic plea. one i know i'll read again. ~hugs~ snow "yet each man kills the thing he loves |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
You have stated eloquently the truth here Jo...excellent write. TD |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
iliana Every little bit helps, enjoyed. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Jo, such a thought provoking write! Well done and so much enjoyed. Hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I'm glad you wrote this, iliana. So often we question what we, as one person, can do. This is very uplifting and empowering. You express yourself so well! misc. |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
There is a movie (and book) called the power of one - haunting and thought provoking. 'One' is in this story people working together as one to make change in their world. To stand up against injustice and predjudice as one. It's an awesome story. And yes, as each one of us does good, we each make a difference in this world. Good thought this morning. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Well, Dear Jo, your "power of one" just multiplied to the nth degree! A very fine write! I tip my "halo" to you! lol  Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
If this world could do as you plea, all things would be good and evil would come to pass from starvation. Through thousands of years we have lived with this affliction, and sadly...I fear we will never see our world as we might wish it to be...For with each that falls, another stands in wait, with hate in their hearts and love for only self, if that. |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
If we looked at ourselves, Looking through eyes That see with conviction But forgetting ourselves And our own afflictions. so deep, true and to the heart. indeed. we all should have faith that each of us CAN make this positive difference |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Jumping up and down here in joyful applause! I will add to your listing the Dalai Lama -- I am currently reading "the Art of Happiness" and "An Open Heart, practicing compassion in everyday life". Would that we all could, each one of us, choose to live life with compassion. Yes, then the power of one would unite to become the power of many and much would be done. We have tremendous impact on those who surround us and by showing a little compassion it would amaze us to see the melting. Hugs to you oh beautiful soul -- Susan  Happiness isn't something that happens to you, it's created from within you. Joy is a state of mind. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
there is indeed a power of one loved this poem and will think of it all day through work |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
what beautiful eyes to see through, this poem is a blessing to find today |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Jo - certainly a worthwhile plea you have made here. Well said! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
iliana - one can be all powerful, but at times there are two. Well written... BC |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
The choice to do good or evil lives in our freedom of choice. Well done. believe in what your heart feels... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Jo~ Pondering this poetic perfection~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Snow -- thank you for your sweet post. What can I say....I'm a pacifist. *hug* returned........jo TD -- Thank you, Kathleen, for your very thoughtful post. Seymour -- yep, we do what we can. (And you do a lot!) Thanks for your response to my post.  Nancy Lee, yes...hehehe....I'm still thinking about it, too. My muse gave me only the title, so I'm still thinking about what else I can do with it! miscellanea -- Thank you, sweetie, for posting and for your dear comment!  Copperbell -- That sounds like a good read. Thanks for the tip and thanks for your wonderful words. Earth Angel -- I will take that on your word, dear Angel! Your words are so kind. No, no .... don't tip that halo....hehehe ......jo |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Magnus -- Barry, I know this is the way it is, but I will dream of this place all the same. The thing that seems to be creeping upon us, though, is the massiave take over of negative thought. We have to keep a balance and I'm going to try to do my part. I enjoyed reading your post and thanks for taking the time to let me know what you think...........jo kaile -- Thanks so much for reading and your post.... yes, we CAN! Susan -- Thanks for adding the Dalhi Lama -- there are many more to add, thank goodness. That is a book I should read, as well -- sounds very inspirational. Thank you, sweetness, for your post. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Passing Shadows -- Thank you, Dixie. Yes, indeed, I know what you mean. *smile* ...jo Michele - Eyes, I think, you, dear one, do see through! Thanks for posting. *hugs*...jo Honeybunch -- I thought you might like this one; glad I was right! ....jo Bill -- Thanks for reading and your thoughtful response! ......jo scorpio - yep, you got it! Thank you for posting! ......jo |
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Snowflake From Hell Senior Member
since 2003-07-10
Posts 777My own little Icey Oblivion |
very much enjoyed Victims....aren't we all. |
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Mr»ÄlleÿÇät Member
since 2001-06-02
Posts 190 |
Gr8 read, thank you for sharing this |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah Jo, your plea has been answered... one couldn't write this, otherwise. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Beautiful write, dear lady... |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) I believe that's the first step in uniting together, first and utmost to realize your true potential and encourage others the same, then when you hold that faith true enact it in the company of friends! (big angel hugs) It saddens me to see the media all talk about what Saddam and bin Laden have done and ignore what Mother Teresa and others like her have done, which mean so much more! I only hope soon we understand our potential and work together to follow Teresa's and others examples and spread unconditional love to the world! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Jo, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Tequilia_Sunrise Senior Member
since 2003-02-19
Posts 612Lochalsh, Ontario, Canada |
uplifting....... enjoyed |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
What a great poem. I always injoy reading one of your poems. This one was kinda like a prayer .. () -Juju |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
That urge to see with peaceful eyes is within all of us when we open our eyes. Well said. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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Jeffrey Carter
since 2000-04-08
Posts 2367State of constant confusion! |
I have to agree with Karilea, one couldn't write this otherwise! |
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Duncan Member Ascendant
since 2001-08-07
Posts 5455 |
"Nothing is solved Through violent acts." Pretty much says it all. Appreciate the sentiment...  |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever |
surely, o surely, you havent forgot about that kim jong, and that mean old pol pot, surely, o surely, our job isnt done many more invasions must now be won. |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
Hiya Jo and Good Morning Good thoughts, remembering someone once said, if your governments corrupt then so to will be it's people...knowing right now, thats where we're at, no matter what side we're on. I wish people would let go of either extreme and admit to the wrong doings of everyone involved....and to, I wish people would wake up and know, that change will not happen until we stop this train of thoughts that speak "Let someone else handle the problem" Good thoughts and great poem. Thank you for your intuition and goodness, not to mention, your uplifting hope |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Everyone -- I just wanted to tell you how pleasing it is to see so many responses to this piece. Thank you all for reading and contributing to this small ripple. to all.........jo |
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