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The Soft Spoken Warrior
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The Soft Spoken Warrior |
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Donovan Callinan Junior Member
since 2010-08-01
Posts 37Omaha, Nebraska U.S. |
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 Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
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!!! |
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Donovan Callinan Junior Member
since 2010-08-01
Posts 37Omaha, Nebraska U.S. |
Thank you for the kind welcome. I certainly intend to follow both of your suggestions. |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
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." |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I'm going to enjoy reading the poetry that springs from your desk, Donovan. Welcome to Passions! Please, check your email for a Very Special Greeting! " It matters not this distance now " Excerpt, Yesterday's Love |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Welcome to Passions. Donovan. Enjoyed. Ida |
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Eldest Member
since 2010-06-15
Posts 177Alabama |
wonderful poem, Donavan |
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easy1 Senior Member
since 2010-05-22
Posts 1209Southeastern USA |
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. |
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Jamesp85 Junior Member
since 2010-08-05
Posts 10 |
Very amazing....actually had chill bumps towards the end. |
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chickoo007 Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 70India |
“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 !!!! |
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Lisann Member
since 2001-01-31
Posts 350 |
Great job Very well done |
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Nocturnal Pulse Member
since 2010-08-12
Posts 84Australia |
Inspiringly crafted, well done. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
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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