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as lights go out on empty worlds |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK 
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If I could tell a joyous tale when death is in the driving seat - or raise a raucous laugh or two as lights go out on empty worlds; and if my conscience told my eyes to shed no tears, to turn away from children dying in the streets then I would be on par with kings and princes and prime ministers. At last I would have earned the right to walk among immortal souls who learn in early life to grasp what is not theirs - and not to care. The meek possess the earth, they say, for they are blessed. The pure in heart shall walk on paths divine and true. But while divinity and right emit their saintly radiance the mighty stride across the land and take by force what is not theirs. The heady days of liberty have guttered like a candle in a hurricane. The gates that once were open to admit the tired and poor are firmly closed and bolted fast. The wretched refuse, tempest tossed, can no more find the golden door. The only gold that matters now is stacked for gloating eyes to see. Once freedom was the pinnacle For which the nations stood and fought; But now those dreams are torn and burnt And all that's left for us to do Is crawl among the ash and weep. |
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amusemi Senior Member
since 2001-12-08
Posts 1262A State of Disarray |
Wow!! What a powerful write. Welcome. |
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MsMelissaMae Junior Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 26Indianola, Iowa |
"The heady days of liberty have guttered like a candle in a hurricane." That verse blew me away... Great read and it was so well written! |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
Thank you both |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
This is quite a powerful write, David, and sadly, rings true globally. Welcome to Passions. (Thank you very much for your comments on my Cicada Serenade poem.) |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
I agree with everyone else when they say "Powerful Write! Enjoyed the Write  ARCTIC WIND |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
David, a remarkable opening to your being Welcomed to Passions in Poetry! Please, check your email for a very Special Greeting! I'm looking forward to reading more! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
"Once freedom was the pinnacle For which the nations stood and fought; But now those dreams are torn and burnt And all that's left for us to do Is crawl among the ash and weep." ~ A commanding, compelling and competent penning! Giving you a warm, welcoming pip hug, EA  |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Welcome to passions, David. I am always happy to see a talented new poet join the group. Great poem, a lot of truth in it. I'll be watching for more. Ida |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
I am overwhelmed by the encouraging words of all who responded to my poem. MidniteSun, Artic Wind, Sunshine (thank you for the greeting} Earth Angel and Marchmadness - thank you all |
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Gaelynsgirl Member
since 2008-07-18
Posts 175Ont. Canada |
A powerful indictment against these abuses, David. A real pleasure to read and accept as a challenge for change. welcome to pip. Lynda |
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TheAnonDavid Member
since 2008-08-28
Posts 237UK |
Thanks again to all for their positive comments Do not go gentle into that good night. |
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