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We Persevere In Ignorance
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We Persevere In Ignorance |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas 
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The trail is always downward- From the time we are conceived. Cynicism starts to grow- When the first deceit’s believed. And age begins it’s pursuit- With the newborn’s wailing breath… And will not slow, nor stay it’s hand, Until we’re cold in Death. As youth gives way to wrinkles- And strength concedes to pain… Like the desert’s blossom withers, As it gasps for saving rain. As the cultured seeks decadence- And the lowly seek success- And the worst can be expected, Of the ones we laud the best. Contradictions all around us- Opposition on all sides… Yet we persevere in ignorance, Are consumed by foolish pride. |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
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I think it might be a case of 'ignorance is bliss', otherwise we might be too depressed to go on living. I am getting very well practiced at 'selective ignorance', the older I get. As always, a great piece of writing, John! Denise |
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