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Arius Miura de Galdri
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0 posted 2010-01-13 09:42 PM


"Conformity"

Every day, to me it seems,
The world in which we live begins
To wear away at those with dreams
Until they are no more

Their brilliant light is doused, you see,
To dim their independent thoughts
And shape them to conformity
Before they spread the word

But how much longer 'til we find
Our world so dull and tedious
And see through eyes so color blind
Our lives in shades of grey?

November 29, 2009
AMdG

"My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--it gives a lovely light!"  -Edna St. Vincent Millay

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1 posted 2010-01-13 09:52 PM


Well we just have to fight the establishment - plain and simple.  I would never live in a world that was not colorful.  Sad how fear of something will deny people a wonderful experience, or knowing a wonderful person.  

Can you tell I like your "stuff?"  

Arius Miura de Galdri
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2 posted 2010-01-13 10:18 PM


Thanks, I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

AMdG

"My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night; but ah, my foes, and oh, my friends--it gives a lovely light!"  -Edna St. Vincent Millay

Earl Brinkman
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Osaka, Japan
3 posted 2010-04-21 06:02 AM


It is sad when the nail that sticks up is hammered down.  For those that are different have much to contribute.
steavenr
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4 posted 2010-04-22 01:32 PM


well, I am not sure if it is because I spent my teen years in the '60s or what, but I really related to this...nicely written and thoroughly enjoyed
Margherita
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5 posted 2010-04-22 01:36 PM


Every effort to see the colors of life as a child can for the whole life is well worth.

And yet to a certain degree we all "conform".

Well written!

Love,
Margherita

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