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On Watching the News, I.........
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On Watching the News, I......... |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California 
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On Watching the news, I ask how many ways can you say war it has the face of my abhor can it be a human thing a necessary of yin and yang where is taught the dirge not hymn I hear it sing a song of end listening now to points impact like bomb I fear the way this acts will tear the life from crowded streets and fall the learning tree complete --------- |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
This... oh Marti poet lady, this hurts... part of my sad Christmas is mixed with pride and fear. My nephew just joined the Marines. He just completed bootcamp. My heart burst, hugging him goodbye. I have genuine fear.  |
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Auguste 
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Martie, though none of us truly want war, sometimes it's necessary. People everywhere deserve to live out their lives in freedom. Hugs to you, dear one  The stars will shine when I am gone, |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Martie.. Unfortunately that ugly word of so few letters has been around since man was first born to this earth......... Yes, I too wish an end could come to the indifferences that bring us to that field of play where men are mere pawns.. Ya wrote this very well...thank you for the thoughts... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Karen..I am not against the men and woman who fight ...I remember the fear I had that my boys would be drafted... that mixture of pride and fear makes what kind of cocktail? It is the reasoning that disturbs me....and that is that peace can be found through war....How can that be? Heart hugs to you. Michael..I know...  |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
...and fall the learning tree complete... Oh, my. You did it again. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Beautiful phrasing here ... You've captured the futility I feel in my pondering heart as well, Martie. Hugs to you in hopes that the "learning tree" will somehow take stronger root, and stand tall. Best wishes, /Kit |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Heartbeat heard, loud and clear. The news is beyond the edge of pain. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
yes, it hurts...splendid way to write the pain! |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
Lady Martie... would that we could use the words "love" "hope" "kindness" and their like with such fervor. Unfrotunately such things don't seem to sale so well. Pity. Peace to you and yours with a good new year. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Martie, I fear for all the ones who will get injured or killed in war.....even though it may be necessary, it brings nothing but destruction. There is always war going on somewhere, even if it's "cold war". I, like you, just hope and pray that one day all mankind could live peaceably together...but will that ever happen on this earth...... "Love makes the world go around" |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I can't watch the news anymore...it tends to make me nervous and I can absorb only so much negativity in my life right now. A thoughtful write hugss M |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) Oh Martie, this is so very sad but true, sweet friend, heaven knows when we may ever see a world free of these tears and grief and no longer can we contaminate the soils we live upon! (sad sigh) My heart goes out to the world, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Martie, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
edge, my friend, edge...  K |
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mirror man Senior Member
since 2001-01-08
Posts 814 |
You express this very well, Martie. It's hard to comment on war without taking sides, you know? You might consider talking to someone who's over there. I'm sure they'd like hearing from you, and it might help you too. Just a thought. [This message has been edited by mirror man (12-31-2002 07:45 AM).] |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Martie, I read this quite a few times yesterday and thought that I had responded....perhaps I didn't because I didn't know what to say then anymore than I do now...... I felt this, deeply. It makes me ache.... You have a way of doing that with your words.....such a gift......HUGS |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
The news is sad and dismal. These are truly treacherous times in which we live. Let's pray that wisdom rules and wins the day. Great expression, Martie. |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Martie - a great poem asking a very important question - I don't think war gets peace - it gets some time spans between wars but having a mindset that war is necessary means there will always be wars - if we have tro fight for peace...well I think you say it well with the edge in your voice that I think should be there - thanks - Paul |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
It is a shame that is takes "war" to try to attain peace....I'm afraid peace is not attainable however...but I've always learned and practiced...."a good offense is the best defense"......and sadly, it works best for me....but.....that's usually when it's a one on one situation.....no innocent victims.. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I could copy your entire poem over for each line touches, coaxes and provokes images... but instead of copying my favorite parts, I'll just say this is magnificent. One of my favorite Christmas carols is the unlikely duet of Bing Crosby and David Bowie singing Little Drummer Boy and Peace on Earth... Especially this year, I listened to the final question "Peace on Earth... Can it be?" and fear... not in my lifetime. |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Well said. I believe that war is a necessary evil, but as a mother of sons????? It places one, straddling on a fence of vacillation, a most uncomfortable place to be. I have found I would rather live in the NOW than in the future of history yet to be written, so I play ostrich and don't watch or read the news. Immature? possibly, but it works for me. |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
...too many ways to suit me. |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
To many ways I fear, an excellent, thought provoking write! |
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