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poe Member
since 2004-09-06
Posts 180Heading to China 
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My quill makes indents once more The words that spew from the mouths of the speechless Are drained from my pen Staining the paper with their words Occasionally I ask them all to be quite So that I may sit here with my sanity Though time passes by I can not see it though I know it has I always seem to find my way back to the pen Some call me preacher man Others call me an idealist fool No matter what they choose to call me In my heart I know what I do is right They have spit in my face Broken the windows in my vehicle My life has been threatened With all these happenings is it any wonder why I request a moment to myself I close my eyes trying to find what is left of me Instead of finding memories of childhood fun Or memories of teenage triumphs I see the bodies of those people who could not choose to have a moment to themselves My heart falls back to my homeland Africa the mother as she is called Where things are still not right The fires that burn her Begin to well up in my belly This fire deep inside opens my eyes once more I take a look at my surroundings Brought to this new world, because it has been called safe Though murder still headlines the news Babies lose their mothers There is no safety net to be found in this world I know I have to come to terms with all of this I can not deny the fight that wells inside of me I know now that I must make a difference in this world no matter the cost to myself They say everyone who tries to make a difference in this world dies I guess that I have already ordered my tombstone Because I can not rest till I see the world at peace Everyone who makes a difference does die Though so does everyone else So there is no need to fear There is no need to cry I have come to terms with my death I just wish that you would to For the freedom of all people This is why I write This is why I live This is what I am willing to die for Peace, pure undeniable peace Tomorrow comes for those who fear it. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I'll be right back, just had to tell you, I grew up with a guy whose last name was your title. Yes, everyone dies anyway. But I am like you, I want to go out holding onto a rainbow of Peace.  |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
That was absolutely beautiful. I am completely speechless for once. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Godspeed to you in your mission, Poe! What you've said is true and I hope you are able to make a difference. Just putting it into something like a poem makes a difference, I believe this. |
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Dominique-Simone Senior Member
since 2005-11-12
Posts 643 |
awesome write!!! |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Strong, power laden feelings and thoughts. You have me convinced....Good job, very descriptive. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Poe, you have a complex and very beautiful, sensitive soul. Such a soul carries the pain of the world and often the world shows little care for such souls. But here in Passions, it is different. Please don't leave. I am also from Africa - South Africa, to be exact. What country are you from? - Owl |
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poe Member
since 2004-09-06
Posts 180Heading to China |
Midnitesun that is a rather different name. I guess though if you think about it, all words are just names we have given to each thing. To leave this world in the name of peace, a path trodden by so few. Yet so many of them were quite noble. Thank you, jody5. I kind of figured that it would leave some people speechless. Thank you, iliana. I plan to make a difference, or at very least spark the mind that does. Thank you, Dominique-Simone. Thank you, Magnus. Strangely it took me the longest time to convince myself. Thank you, OwlSA. I would agree with the complex soul, not necessarily with the beautiful and sensitive part. To bare the world upon my shoulders is something I am willing to do with no compromise. It gives everyone else a break. It is quite different here. It is very loving and nurturing. I must leave though; I can not help those in need from where I am. I am from SA as well I am from Jo'burg myself. Hillbrow to be exact, though my family is from the Cape Tomorrow comes for those who fear it. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Poe, thank you for your response. I am from Durban. I applaud and admire your noble spirit. You have already made a difference, here in Passions, but yes, I can understand what is driving you, but it worries me that you won't/can't rest until the world is at peace because, although that is a very honourable goal, it is hardly attainable, least of all by one person on his/her own, and a little peace and rest for you as you work, is essential. Being such a perfectionist/idealist could push your stress levels over the top and then you wouldn't be able to help anyone. - Owl |
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