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A Futile Masquerade
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A Futile Masquerade |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
A Futile Masquerade How many times must war masquerade as a seeking for peace? How many times will the killing pretend to save lives? How many times will the mongers turn their eyes as if blind? War is futile war is heinous war is nothing but a crime! It’s only pretense minus common sense as it shreds human lives. We proclaim all equality with anti-discriminatory games. Then we fire up our differences in a “cleansing of the mind.” Inflaming hatred with a rage to accomplish warring deeds. All in the name, a fabrication, of meeting human need. ©March 17, 2003 Whether on the shoal or on the shore, I'll seek the lighthouse evermore. [This message has been edited by VAS (03-17-2003 01:56 PM).] |
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RMW Senior Member
since 2001-03-21
Posts 1424 |
Virginia ..... it is good to long for the day when the lion will lie down with the lamb. Bob |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Thanks, Bob, yes it is. I have edited the final stanza, the word realization just didn't say what I wanted. So glad you are back here and that you came in to have a look, besides taking time to reply. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Vas, Peace on earth would/will be lovely, in God's own time. Sadly, some minds cannot be cleansed. Some evilness doesn't go away, no matter diplomatic pleas. War is horrible, yet where would the world be RIGHT NOW without ~ALL~ the past wars, especially the United States of America as we know it. Scares me to even consider the answer to that! If you believe Saddam created all the biological weapons he did and has, just to sit on them....well, perhaps you might reconsider what his long-term intentions were...to use and/or to sell to countries who hate the United States of America...the hatred is there, and I don't care how it got there, it is there! Thought provoking poem, written well. Hugs, Pat  ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
I second Pat's sentiments. VAS, a real 'thinker' of a poem. Thanks for posting! *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I feel we are damned if we do go to war and damned if we don't. So then we might as well opt for don't! Warm hugs, EA |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
the poets against war movement seems to reflect what you are saying here, you wrote it well. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Learninginlife New Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 9Mississippi |
yes you are very correct |
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