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Toerag
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0 posted 2002-12-06 08:19 AM


When charity is replaced by greed
When love is less than prejudice
When God is replaced by dollars
When Christmas is nothing more than a commercial

These are the times that fry men's souls

When Justice is over ruled by Law
When Peace is attainable only by War
When Freedom is sabotaged by Organization
When God is only a device for Immortality
When progress is stiffled by Traditional Ignorance

These are the times that try men's souls

And these are those times

[This message has been edited by Toerag (12-06-2002 08:36 AM).]

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NewEnglandlazurlu
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1 posted 2002-12-06 08:22 AM


AMEN!!!

Seems greed has almost completely taken over in our world.
Makes me so sad.

Hugs, Marti

Cpat Hair
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2 posted 2002-12-06 08:28 AM


well you have added to this since I first read it...

It's too bad the season is and for that matter the times are such that we lose sight of the important...

chin up Toe... tax time is right around the corner and we can then lament paying Uncle Sam to provide subsidies to many fat cats in industry!

regards2you
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3 posted 2002-12-06 08:33 AM




Buzz....


......that fry men's souls....

If they only knew! Like that line.

And, I like your poem a great deal. Good reminder to me to double check my own behavior, for with children involved it is so easy to go overboard and tempting to lose site of what is important.

Oh my, you added to your poem. A great addition:  ~Traditional ignorance~ pretty well covers the whole situation.....

It can only change one person at a time. IF it be God's will...and He will ~unblind~ those He chooses....

Warm regards, Pat
  


..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons..
        "Desiderata"
    

[This message has been edited by regards2you (12-06-2002 08:42 AM).]

SmartChick
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4 posted 2002-12-06 08:46 AM


Very nice poem Toerag. I am glad to see this isn't one of those poems where you are picking on Balladeer and Long John, again.
suthern
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5 posted 2002-12-06 08:51 AM


I'll have to add my AMEN, too. *S* What a wise and wonderful wakeup call you've written... if only more would heed??

Absolutely wonderful, sweets... this one's for the printer AND the library. *S*

Marsha
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6 posted 2002-12-06 08:56 AM


Toe darling man as always this is exquisite, your writing simply sings to me today, you really do light up the sky with your poetic touch. Such wisdom and so beautifully written, you are one amazing writer………….

Through the veil of mist your sight
Reveals much more than day or night
Daily you show the world arrayed
In the colours here displayed
I would if I could always see
The world through your poetry
So dance my mind into the day
Dip and whirl and let me sway
Take me there to that place once more
Wrapped in your poetry to soar
       There are more colours deep within you
       Which paints the world in vibrant hue

Truly wonderful writing you are both wise and clever and I love this utterly utterly utterly love it……… Now shine that light over here quick there’s several who’ve forgotten the real meaning of Christmas


Love and warm stuff
As always
Mushy

Breathe through the heat of our desire
Thy coolness and they balm
Let sense be dumb let flesh retire
Speak through the earthquake wind and fire

garysgirl
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7 posted 2002-12-06 09:12 AM


Amen to all your truths written is this poem. You really
are our Southern Gentleman, Sir, and also a very fine poet.
It's an honor to know you, Mr. Toe.

"Love makes the world go around"
~~with love and hugs from Ethel~~
                  

Corinne
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state of confusion
8 posted 2002-12-06 11:13 AM


A very serious one for you, my dear Toe.

When God is only a device for Immortality


how very well put. And now it looks as though we may go to yet another war.

Cor

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9 posted 2002-12-06 11:16 AM


Toe you said it all, and I thank you for saying it.  This is a   Hugs.
Seymour Tabin
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Tamarac Fla
10 posted 2002-12-06 11:45 AM


Toe,
Your words hangs like a tale
And though we chase it
We fail. Enjoyed.

Salty
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11 posted 2002-12-06 11:45 AM


this is absolutely ABSOLUTE ...a very nice write indeed.


~Salty

In the Midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.
--Deepak Chop

Martie
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12 posted 2002-12-06 11:47 AM


Toe

I echo those above and wonder what ever happened to peace and love.

Earth Angel
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13 posted 2002-12-06 12:24 PM


What you write of, is unfortunately quite prevalent and it saddens me and breaks my heart. In my own small way, I try to make a difference. If we all made an effort to right some of the wrongs, even by what would seem an insignificant amount, we could not only increase awareness, we could actually effect change! I do believe that there is a paradigm shift occuring throughout the world. There is a shift in the mass consciousness. Spirituality is spreading, people are uniting, there are improvements being made to preserve our environment (hopefully still in time!), there is more of an inter-connectedness. Much of this is not being reported--at least not to the extent that negativity is broadcasted.
I am concerned for all living creatures, our environment and for our lone, blue planet whirling out of control.

~ I send love and light to one and all
God bless
EA

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