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Donovan Callinan
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0 posted 2010-08-01 04:12 PM



The Soft Spoken Warrior

From the darkness came,
The knight without station,
A soldier without name.
His armor sheaths of revelation,
His blade the soothsayer sword.
Principle and evenhandedness his guide,
The desperate and the despairing his ward.
Towards which no injury would he abide.
He brought peace to the people of the lands,
Through the exertion of his soul,
And the work of his hands.
All he encountered he did console.
Then the high shadow men did come,
With iniquitous volition,
Towards the warrior of the slum.
His down fall was their unqualified ambition,
for he committed slight against them.
He threatened their station and worth.
And so they did condemn,
The warrior who dared pacify the earth.
The soldier might have destroyed with relieve,
If it would not have negated all he had set to achieve.
So to his enemies he loved too much to fight,
He laid down his armor and made forfeit his might.
And in soft spoken voice he pleaded.
“Hate me if you need to, but love everyone else.
Fight me if you must, if only to make peace with yourself.”

From the Desk of Donovan


Hi I'm new to this forum but I've been writing poetry since I was 14. So don't be shy let me know what you think.

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2010-08-01 08:49 PM


wonderful! I do hope you share more!

Don't forget to read others as well, as it's how to make yourself known here and pay a little forward  

Welcome, welcome!!!


Donovan Callinan
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2 posted 2010-08-01 09:26 PM


Thank you for the kind welcome. I certainly intend to follow both of your suggestions.
Andrew Scott
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3 posted 2010-08-01 10:06 PM


Most excellent! A very powerful piece and message. Thanks for sharing... and welcome. Peace to you and yours.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

JamesMichael
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4 posted 2010-08-01 10:32 PM


Enjoyed...James
Sunshine
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5 posted 2010-08-02 11:56 AM


I'm going to enjoy reading the
poetry that springs from your
desk, Donovan.

Welcome to Passions!

Please, check your email for a
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Marchmadness
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6 posted 2010-08-02 01:18 PM


Welcome to Passions. Donovan. Enjoyed.
                             Ida

Eldest
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7 posted 2010-08-02 01:21 PM


wonderful poem, Donavan

easy1
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8 posted 2010-08-03 01:01 AM


A good write and read!

Maybe "destroyed with relieve" is a bit awkward, in favor of perhaps "to relieve" or "to believe"?

But this is a good read, pertinent to well-intentioned saviors and knight-errants-with-a-heart-of-gold everywhere. It's tough to stay out of harm's way when you take up such worthy causes, at least in today's society and in many of the darker ages past.

Jamesp85
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9 posted 2010-08-05 09:10 PM


Very amazing....actually had chill bumps towards the end.
chickoo007
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10 posted 2010-08-08 06:34 AM


“Hate me if you need to, but love everyone else.
Fight me if you must, if only to make peace with yourself.”

Now that is something !!!!!!
Loved it !!!!

Lisann
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11 posted 2010-08-09 12:42 PM


Great job Very well done

Nocturnal Pulse
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12 posted 2010-08-12 08:55 AM


Inspiringly crafted, well done.
Martie
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13 posted 2010-08-12 01:11 PM


Hello Donovan...welcome to pip.  There is something of the warrior in so many, in imagination if not reality.  Enjoyed yours.
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