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The Answer to the Cause
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The Answer to the Cause |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada 
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A blue space is yawning and the sewer has collected, crises is used to pull the world back to respect. There's some flaky hot task makers who've got some will collected, in all they've decided to do their shaky best. Single minded mirrored fools stalemate in their acts of genius, crying to their overseers to keep the millions spent. They talk in grand lush board rooms to pick plans for their reasons, how long have they known now where the trouble's been. They're stuck on the way to the answer to the cause. They can't answer to the fate of the forest's lost They can't answer to the fate of the ozone lost They can't answer to the fate of the Children's spot. Time to shed cloak and dagger dogs. Time to pull together at all odds. But the trouble preys like insults and what care is there for truth. In a maze of authority they roll out old congress, someone lays down what's hurting and the rest do their delaying. By money and beholding they work till the cover sets. They're stuck on the way to the answer to the cause! |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
"They talk in grand lush board rooms to pick plans for their reasons, how long have they known now where the trouble's been." "They're stuck on the way to the answer to the cause. They can't answer to the fate of the forest's lost They can't answer to the fate of the ozone lost They can't answer to the fate of the Children's spot." My emotions run deep on these thoughts as well, very thought-provoking Ethome. If only things could be viewed simply ... cause and effect, deal with it, correct it and move on ... alas, they become awash in the muddle of red tape you've so perfectly described Ethome. Very well written!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
there are many rich lines in this--and I could not help but take a political slant to this...grin..(but maybe that's just where my head is at) but... "There's some flaky hot task makers, who've got some will collected. in all they've decided to do their shaky best." Pretty much summed it up for me before I DID NOT VOTE. (first time I did not in over ten years, btw...) And...the rest is pretty choice too. "stalemate in their acts of genius..." AND THIS? I LOVE: "Time to shed cloak and dagger dogs. Time to pull together at all odds." And finally, in summation? "They're stuck on the way to the answer to the cause!" Most Awesome, m'friend. (or is that groovy? grin...) Many hugs...from your good friend..CELESTE? |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Prinny True, this is awesome, it truly is, such a clarity of vision. This is the problem, this is the solution, this is what needs to be done, just do it. Now why is it that we who are not the power brokers can see it and they cannot. Or more likely will not. This is a fantastic and excellantly written piece from you PT, wonderful work. Unfortunately unlike Serenity, I can't not vote, for several reasons, but mainly because my Great grandmother marched with Emmeline Pankhurst, and she'd come back and haunt me. (But I know why she didn't, and I admire her for it!) Anyway great writing from you. Take care Mushy  Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Single minded mirrored fools stalemate in their acts of genius, crying to their overseers to keep the millions spent. They talk in grand lush board rooms to pick plans for their reasons, how long have they known now where the trouble's been. They're stuck on the way to the answer to the cause. They can't answer to the fate of the forest's lost They can't answer to the fate of the ozone lost They can't answer to the fate of the Children's spot. ===================== very true E-babes...so wise and cool are you seems there is more causes than they have answers and money for...yet they always find it for "their" pet causes... Money Talks ... and conscience walks ... excellent statement and pondering from you your making us think...and thats a good thing later-my-poet-of-soul-gator jm Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Emotionally charged, dear friend. This has a powerful message wrapped in your talented words. Very well done. Much love to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: how I so wanted to change that more accurately to read "They talk in grand lush bored rooms" as the irony would have fit the piece as well....but I would not change any of your words ethome, for the speak from the heart of the thinker... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks so much Kit...my emotions run the same way and I'm just plain old tired of being lied to all the time.....thanks again... ethome Well Celeste that's your privledge if you didn't vote it is your choice in a free and democratic society....thanks for the words of encouragement...ethome You are right Marsha they are not willing to see it and big business and government continue to run together joined at the hip....thanks for the kind words...ethome Janet I like that "money talks and conscience walks." it's so true...in this world motivated by greed and selfishness it's easy to see the lack of conscience out there.. thanks as always for your kind remarks I always appreciate them as you know... ethome Thank you Karen I guess I was quite charged up when I wrote this ...thanks for the kind words and I'll take that little shot of love too...there's so little of it in the world today....ethome Sunshine you are right the irony would have fit the piece perfectly....thanks very much for your kind comments...very much appreciated...ethome |
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dragonpoe Senior Member
since 2000-11-12
Posts 608Palm Bay, Florida |
"But the trouble preys like insults and what care is there for truth. In a maze of authority they roll out old congress, someone lays down what's hurting and the rest do their delaying. By money and beholding they work till the cover sets." Powerful. A great read! With the word, I am mighty, with the pen I am free.. dragonpoe |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Dragonpoe for the fine comments I really appreciate them very much....ethome |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Man oh man babes were you angry or what? This is some strong emotions here...but every word is true...if they would only truly listen to the people...to what we want to what we need...our countries would be so much better off...but at least we get the chance to vote them OUT of office...maybe not soon enough but hey some people dont even have that choice now do they? |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Paula for such kind comments...I sure appreciate them....ethome |
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Ladycat
since 1999-07-05
Posts 782At the edge and a doorway,TX |
I definately here that. One day they might stop being so blind and see the answer to the cause. Thank you for the great read. Love, Lady Live in my world just once and you'll find yourself enraptured. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Now how did you get to be so wise and so masterful at penning such a wonderful piece that causes MUCH to delve into. I too like JM's line of analysis and I think that pretty much says it all along with your wonderful creation. This one goes in my library so that I can call on it whenever I wish. So nice to see you writing again and now I only need to get back full time so that I make sure not to miss all these wonderful poems. Thank you kind friend for your beautiful way of sharing. A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. author unknown |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you so much Mark for the wonderful compliments.....I sure hope you get back soon to write to us and read the work of others we miss you....I am so glad to be back here in the fold I just love the people so much...thanks again my friend...come and please us with your exquistie poetic talents ....ethome |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
so true so true..i esp like the line "they cant answer to the fate of the children's spot"... i just feel saddened that our children will have to suffer as a result of our pettiness and neglect.... well done |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Yes I feel very sorry for our children too Kaile and I often wonder what they are going to see next...after we're gone?? Thanks for taking the time to read this poem....ethome |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
PT, this is such a brilliant piece from you, and I truly think it should stay on the front page for as long as possible. (Just to remind people of what the Christmas message really is) Love and peace on earth. Really excellant work from you. (Oh! keep your eyes peeled for 'The Search Continues' coming to a page near you )Take care Mushy Take back the hope you gave,- I claim Only a memory of the same Robert Browning |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Marsha and thanks for the peace reminder it's important!! Ethome |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Thanks for one I can read, study and find something new in each time I do!!! "Always be a first rate version of your self instead of a second rate version of someone else." Marilyn Monroe |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thanks Rose I appreciate that thought very much ........ take care ethome |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Oh, how true this is, my friend And masterfully written The solution cannot come when the reason is forgotten along the way So many times a cause is corrupted and derailed by those in power, so the problem still exists, but with a weaker voice Sometimes loud voices use a legitimate cause to diguise their agenda What we hear and read must be decifered and sifted through and interpreted. What a mish-mash of political lingo must pass through our heads and decoded each day A Utopia would be having OUR money spent the way we want it spent. Great poem Liz |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
ethome--You have a keen mind and an amazing talent with the pen....Great and thought provoking poem! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Thank you Elizabeth I'm so glad you could take the time to read this and I'm glad you share the same views......ethome Thanks so much Martie I really enjoyed your poem the key and I'm glad you stopped in for this one....ethome |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Ladycat I'm so sorry I missed you there I apologize and thank you.....ethome |
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