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Beware of the gifts
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia 
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We three kings... Beware the gifts of the new magi. Beware the Kings of Perfidy who light the night sky with eight days of oil spilled upon the bleeding earth while one babe's asleep in a cradle of Love shining so bright others are left out in the cold, no hand to hold. Hail to the new Kings. Bah, humbug. I prefer darkness to light if someone else's beloved child has to die so that I may see the light. Beware the gifts. Why can't we all live in Peace, and share the bounties of this planet? The resources of the Earth do not belong to any one nation or people, but to ALL. God help us ALL if we don't learn from the past, to be civilized here in the present, that we may have a future. [This message has been edited by Midnitesun (12-01-2002 08:56 PM).] |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
"Over and over and over again, my friend don't you all believe we're on the eve of destruction" ~Barry McGuire~ I have said, and will say again, that we now find ourselves on the cusp. Be it for good, or be it for ill,things will be different. Soon! sorry, Kacy...Just spilled out. Ed |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Certainly a most heartfelt and powerful write, deserving of many a read.. ThisDiamond |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Spill all the thoughts you want Ed. I'd rather see that than the blood. Is it time to consult a ouji board, pray, or bow our heads and prepare for doom? Diamond one, thank you. I hesitated before posting, and re-wrote the title and a couple of lines. War and greed and starvation are offensive. |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
Takes guts to sing a different song this season. Thanks for doing so. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Heart thanks to you, for your moral support, Richard. |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Kacy, I like the way you speak out against the things wrong in this world. And, you do it so effectively, too. Thank you for saying what a lot of people can't (or won't) find the words to say. "Love makes the world go around" |
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wranx Member Elite
since 2002-06-07
Posts 3689Moved from a shack to a barn |
What I mean is, With these recent global political, religious and ethnic conficts all coming to a head, seemingly at the same time, we (Humans)have an opportunity to get it right. Or, an opportunity, to make it all go away. I'll hop down from the soapbox now, you're doing fine. Ed |
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Aenimal Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-18
Posts 7350the ass-end of space |
We forget that the Earth is a living organism and that all organisms have defense mechanism's and a survival instinct. Mother Nature will come around and remind us we're guests not owners of this planet. If not then we'll do ourselves in, it's already in the air isn't it? I have been labeled unfairly as a nihilist, because I believe that humankind is doomed to destroying itself. However, and I don't take credit for this it was Nietzche's view, there is hope in that destruction. That humankind would learn a lesson and rebuild itself into something better. Although part of me thinks that humankind has been through all this before, the ground holds many secrets. [This message has been edited by Aenimal (12-01-2002 10:47 PM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you for that reply, Ethel. Yes, Ed, we have enough geese to lay the eggs of Peace, but do we have the guts or brains to handle this treasure gently? Hope so, as I'd like my daughter to have a future. Aenimal, you are so right. We are all part of this organism called Earth, and we damn well better learn how to gain some self-respect. Thanks. OK, I'll step down from the Tide box. |
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bbent Senior Member
since 2001-01-07
Posts 521Alaska |
Hey Kacy...Was having a conversation yesterday about how were forced to veiw existence(spirituality if you prefer) with a finite mind incapable of understanding the infinate.Supose all any of us can do is to just attempt to improve the lot of those we can and learn acceptance.Good write,left me thinking. Live like it's your last day... |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A good point Ray, that a finite mind isn't really capable of grasping the totality of infinity. But must we humans always be so myopic? Thanks friend. Talking it out somehow helps ease the pain of reality. Peace to you. |
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