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My Name is Peace
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My Name is Peace |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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A part of me was lost today Along a tunnel’s way Somewhere in London’s corridors Beneath the light of day Along the tracks of no return An ocean’s width apart Someone has pilfered flesh and bones And pieces of my heart A part of me was sacrificed To terrorism’s rage A little bit of brotherhood Was snatched from earth’s sweet stage The more they hone the dagger’s edge More honored are my deeds The more they suffocate my cause The more I want to breathe The greater the offensive force More gentle is my dove The more they champion violence The more I offer love For there is one more powerful Whose wonders never cease Who christened me "Survivor" And bestowed the name of “Peace” And though I’m willing to defend My kindred human race Within this war of violence My arms wait to embrace |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
very touching piece here very moving |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Elizabeth, this is just beautiful, as all of your poems are. You have a good and kind heart. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Written by a true angel. Elizabeth, I was flooded with emotion as I read your exemptional and timely poem. It not only touched my heart, it reached in and touched my very soul. Love, Light, Peace, & Harmony, Linda  |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"And though I’m willing to defend My kindred human race Within this war of violence My arms wait to embrace" Yes, so many do and I often wonder why it doesn't make a difference. A touchingly beautiful write in the sentiments expressed. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
A most beautiful and heartfelt write Elizabeth. Bless you...Nancy |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Liz....This poem shows your beauty, both inside and out.  |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The more they hone the dagger’s edge More honored are my deeds The more they suffocate my cause The more I want to breathe ~*~ Your tears are sweet beauty, Elizabeth... thank you. |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
Very nice. |
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Ceinwyn Member Elite
since 2000-07-09
Posts 2175VA |
Amen...this was very very touching...gave me goosebumps quite honestly..heartfelt If at first you don't succeed destroy all the evidence that you tried. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
your name is beautiful, Elizabeth Santos. Mxx |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
The more they suffocate my cause The more I want to breathe Absolutely lovely!!! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
"The more they suffocate my cause The more I want to breathe" loved those lines...  "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
The greater the offensive force More gentle is my dove The more they champion violence The more I offer love only your heart could vision this... while watching a reinactment of 9-11 from the terrorists point of view...it is so difficult to comprehend, how they've misinterrured their Bible, and really do believe they're supposed to be exterminating innocent, women and children for the cause of God...this surely is a sickness Liz.... one of which is so far beyond comprehension...bless your heart...for these words and for your prayers....hugs |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Liz...as only you could write. Hoping all is well with you and yours Hugs Ruth |
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