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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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As lonely as the seed of war Awaiting heart of sin Is now this mortal wanting more Within this world I’m in The innocents are pawns in play What sin or grace will come our way? Hello I say among my friends And people who walk by So happily, one so pretends Till innocents do die The words of peace do fall to short With much regret our words mean naught All born to world from seed of life All blessed to share in time To peace why would some turn the knife? To hurt the yours and mine Evil finds the bad in men While we all pray, then say amen “May war not raise its head to be, may all on earth live onward free” amen |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssss) Worse yet, while there is evil in some men, there are so many men who don't like it yet are nothing but silent and then that makes hypocrites too, and that can be far more toughter to deal with! (sad sigh) I pray for peace ever so much too and whenever there's something that is non-violent in protesting against war, I always try and jump on the bandwagon! (sad sigh) Here's hoping the Dove of Peace can soon make amends for us all, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Rick, 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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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well done Rick! ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, Amen!! "Love makes the world go around" |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Noah, your words are always filled with such wisdom and your heart is filled with much love, thanks again for the reply. Enchantress, thanks for the reply, appreciated. garysgirl, amen to you as well, your words are always a pleasure to read. Sincerely Rick |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I certainly join the others in saying, "Amen" and commend you on the calibre of your work, just excellent and good luck Rick. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Mysteria, again thank you for your kind words, they are very much heart felt. Sincerely Rick |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Rick, did I not reply to this before? Well I meant to. Fantastic poem, your words speak so much truth. Sandra |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Timely piece to vote for. Joyce |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Well said, Rick...a wonderfully written piece. "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
As lonely as the seed of war Awaiting heart of sin Is now this mortal wanting more Rick, but you are not alone..i stand with you in the quest for peace, as i'm sure many others do... hugs for this heartbreaking write |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Thanks for the reply Sandra, I don't know if you would have read it before, but I am glad that you did this time, much appreciated. Joyce, thank you for the reply. vlraynes, thank you for the reply and comment, heart felt. kaile, it was wonderful to read your comment, thank you very much, appreciated to the max. To you all, thank you again. Sincerely Rick |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Rick just dropping by to give you a little bump as you forgot your voting box last time, and this is a great poem. |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
Powerful writing,Rick,...and,unfortunatly, all too true.But truth needs to be written and seen,and you have eloquently captured many truisms in regards to this sad state of war.You have my vote,sir. Current events should definitely find their place in the book."Signs Of The Times" by the poet's hand. Peace On Earth,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Mysteria, thanks for the vote and finding this poem again, very much appreciated. Geoffrey, thanks for the vote, you are right, all these things need to be written about and somehow recorded, they are the feelings of many to be held onto by history. Your comments are much appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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mysticpoe Senior Member
since 2003-02-28
Posts 883 |
Rick, nice write. enjoyed the poem. Good luck!! mysticpoe |
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machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
I was a soldier 8 years. My last MOS was medic, and I had seen some of the ugliness that so many call the romance of war. Finally I walked into my CO's office, with scorn from my "buddies" and told him I wanted out. That I wouldn't go to some other country and start killing people because their leader pissed off my leader. He tried talking me out of it, then, seeing my eyes, saluted me and honored my request. The American military is made up of hateful and beautiful people, alike...young men wanting money for college, or poor petty criminals, that have no idea the crimes of their leaders. don't get me started. thank you for writing your poem. someday all of us will wake in the morning and look forward to the day. Amen machiner |
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Neeraja Senior Member
since 2002-06-22
Posts 812The Netherlands |
Very well written Rick!!! You have my vote on this one!!! Neeraja |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good write...very thought-provoking |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
mysticpoe, thanks for the reply and the lovely comment, it is greatly appreciated. machiner, I thank you for your great reply, the leaders of the world have much to answer to, it sounds like you made the right choice, I hope soon we will all look forward to the road ahead and all find peace together. Neeraja, once again, thank you for your reply and vote, much appreciated. passing shadows, thanks for your heart felt comments, they are always greatly appreciated. Once again to you all, thank you. Sincerely Rick |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
had to read this again |
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QjQ Member Elite
since 2003-04-18
Posts 3756U.S.A. |
“May war not raise its head to be, may all on earth live onward free” very good thoughts |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
passing shadows, thanks for coming back for a read, always nice to see you here. QjQ, thanks for your thoughts and reply, much appreciated once again. Sincerely Rick |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
I've been away a few days and so am late on my replies, but I'm so glad I didn't miss this one!!! I hope you get it into the book! Good luck! Tammy |
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KristieSue
since 2003-01-31
Posts 1460PA, US |
I think that's the prayer we all have in our hearts, the prayer for peace.... Great job... Failure isn't failure if a lesson from it is learned ~ KS |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
A 'thinker' this one - liked and voted. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Tammy, nice to have you back and voting, always nice to see your reply, as always much appreciated. KristieSue, thanks for the reply, may our prayers be answered by the gift of peace. SPIRIT, always great to get one of your replies, again thank you. To you one and all, again thank you very much, your replies and comments are always heart felt to me. Sincerely Rick |
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