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Balladeer

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0 posted 2001-12-21 06:44 PM

I'd like to say to Christians near and far
I'd like to say to Jews and Muslims, too
It’s time for all to  seek an end to war.
And  recognize your different points of view.

To Catholics and Protestants I say
To all of those who murder in His name
It’s time to wash the seeds of hate away.
Your legacy is nothing more than shame.

To Maoists, Hindus, Shintos and the Tao’s
How many of the innocents must die?
The time to stop  hostilities is now.
War is an act no man can justify.

To all who claim theirs is a god of peace
It’s time for this insanity to cease.

Elizabeth Santos
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1 posted 2001-12-21 06:53 PM

A perfect sonnet
With a perfect point
From a perfect poet
Excellent!
Liz

RosePetal

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2 posted 2001-12-21 06:56 PM

AMEN! enough is enough. Only God knows when and if there will be world peace, but I hope it is sometime soon because too many innocent people are dying from all the rage.
((hugs))

RP

doreen peri
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3 posted 2001-12-21 06:57 PM

Michael.... ohmeohmy.. *sigh*..... well you KNOW how I will feel about this! ... first, a perfect sonnet, a perfect gift..... perfect poetry etched in my soul...... this Peace is what i wish the world and you have penned it like no other could.... thank you for all you give, sweet Poet! Love to you this Christmas and hopes for a beautiful New Year filled with dreams come true......

Marsha

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4 posted 2001-12-21 07:03 PM

'Deer dear heart I really love this poem it is UTTERLY utterly fabulous.
Yes I know I always say that but then you always write to utter perfection. I wouldn’t have to say it was absolutely perfect if you didn’t always write so well would I? No exactly

As for the words you've written here, I can only say
No One Can Say It Better

Truly this is Utterly Utterly the best, this is truly fabulous, I know you are a master of your art but this is outstandingly good. Normally your writing is wonderful this is even better than normal.

Absolutely Fantastic

I'm struck dumb with utter awe, you certainly know how to deliver a Christmas message 'Deer. Truly fabulous writing
Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy
And all I can offer is Amen

To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1

doreen peri
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5 posted 2001-12-21 07:04 PM

hehe...

i'm smiling and giggling because Liz wrote "perfect" in her reply and so did i but i was typing mine when she posted hers and didn't see what she wrote until now which tells me this.... Perfection is something we all can see... perfectly!

Sunshine

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6 posted 2001-12-21 07:56 PM

'Deer, may all your Christmas wishes come true, for this is a wish that only a man who has been there, done that, could make...

Thank you for this...and Merry Christmas to you...

[This message has been edited by Sunshine (12-21-2001 07:57 PM).]

rosepetals25

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7 posted 2001-12-21 08:12 PM

Balladeer,

A lovely message of peace. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone would open their eyes are realize peace is the better path to choose?

May you have a happy and safe holiday

Hugs,
Tara

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8 posted 2001-12-21 08:15 PM

Amen to this, Balladeer! I second this.

Dr.Moose1
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9 posted 2001-12-21 08:16 PM

"deer",
I like the way you think( scary ain't it? )
unfortunately , the rest of the world isn't quite so logical. Nice sonnet, nice thoughts, nice try. The world needs more poets.
Doc
P.S. A very merry to you.

catalinamoon

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10 posted 2001-12-21 08:47 PM

Maybe you should send this to all the "heads" of state..
If only they would listen
Sandra

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11 posted 2001-12-21 10:18 PM

Balladeer.....if only......

*~ Wishing you all a magical Christmas ~*

Startime
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12 posted 2001-12-21 10:22 PM

*sigh* if only this poem could be sent around the world to all those who control this world like the chess pieces on a board. Even then they wouldn't get the message...too much power and control involved. **hugs** I love it.

Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams.

Mistletoe Angel

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13 posted 2001-12-21 10:27 PM

(tears fall down my cheeks) So sad but well-written, dearest friend, I too wish for all the world to embrace together with arms wide open and make harmony to the world. (wipes tears) We may be dreamers, but we are not the only ones, and if only we can all dream together, this dream can come true to all with just the littlest bit of hope! (big hugggssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, this powerful poem tugged at my heartstrings with its powerful message! We all love you so much, dearest friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Balladeer, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

SEA

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14 posted 2001-12-21 10:28 PM

You write one heck of a sonnet, and it goes right to the heart of things....I loved this too....maybe you'll teach me about doing these sonnets right??

Joe Lamando
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15 posted 2001-12-21 10:36 PM

Ahhh yes, these thoughts and wishes have been uttered many times by many people. Let's hope that someday we'll all get your wish.

Joe Lamando

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16 posted 2001-12-22 07:51 AM

Someday they may hear
till then 'Perfect' Balladeer.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

2dalimit
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17 posted 2001-12-22 09:03 AM

Salute!!!
A perfect poem for a perfect Christmas wish. Thanks.

Melton

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18 posted 2001-12-22 09:11 AM

Mike,
Well you got my Amen, Mr perfect. Happy holiday.

Kit McCallum

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19 posted 2001-12-22 09:37 AM

So very true, and so perfectly stated Michael ... amen, my friend.

Best wishes,
/Kit

D.Lester Young
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20 posted 2001-12-22 11:13 AM

Very nice piece here that has a point. We all need to communicate in the belief of a total humanity that can bless each others thoughts in peace.

Denise

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21 posted 2001-12-22 11:22 AM

There can't be any greater affront to God than murder is His name. Very well expressed, Michael.

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22 posted 2001-12-22 04:40 PM

If a poet were president, this surely would be the platform! Perfect thoughts for this time of year sir.

Balladeer

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23 posted 2001-12-22 05:45 PM

Thanks to you all! Yes, this is something we can all agree on for sure. Why can't politicians see as clearly as poets? We may never see it in our lifetimes but it will happen...some day. Bless you all!

SEA....any time. Say the word..

Titia Geertman
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24 posted 2001-12-22 05:58 PM

I love to read sonnets, never wrote one myself though, must try it sometime.

Your words are so true, I'd like to think:
Let mothers and poets rule the world and a better place it would be.
But then: Maybe Not, I don't know.

HUGS, Titia

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SEA

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25 posted 2001-12-22 08:31 PM

Balladeer, the word is now

or maybe hurry

LOL

after Christmas,I'll email you for some help

thank you!

Balladeer

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26 posted 2001-12-22 08:45 PM

mounted and ready, SEA!

doreen peri
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27 posted 2001-12-22 08:48 PM

wait!!!!! i wanna learn too..... !!!!!!

can you help me?

SEA

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28 posted 2001-12-22 08:57 PM

maybe you should just come to California

LOL
I really will be "bugging" you

LOL
thank you!!!

doreen peri
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29 posted 2001-12-22 08:59 PM

me? oh great!! we can all meet in California and learn sonnets from Michael?? coooooll!!!!!!

i'm coming!!!! thanks

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