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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA 
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the wind blows heavy tonight the sand forms thick against the tent walls and I wonder if the sand flies will be kept at bay so that sleep will come for the day has been long and tiring the sun was far too hot today and the smoke and smell filled my lungs again I'm tired of being here I miss much tonight my home, my family, my way of life my way of life it's why I'm here isn't it? to defend a way of life but, who is to say that my way of life is better or worse than any other? ah, but now it's too late for me to wonder about such things time to put aside this book and rest again for this book speaks of things that I find too much of here mourning, the poor, hunger and thirst, persecution I've had my fill of them all seen too much of them for a lifetime and yet, the words will not let go of me even here, even in sleep blest are they as if their screams of pain and heartbreak were prayers to an uncaring god who would rather they suffer first so that they might better appreciate the blessings that they are to receive when they die and they will die their fate has been sealed sealed by the sting of shrapnel sealed by the collapse of wood and brick sealed by the close of the coffin lid (or, the box if they're lucky) sealed by the last kiss of a loved one before the last touch of earth welcomes them back to that which they came from blest are they but they think that we are the ones who have been blessed I wonder why perhaps it is because they seem to think that we have everything compared to them but, I wonder if they realize that sometimes, in a quiet moment we'd give it all up, in a second to be them, simple and free blest are they today, I walk among them again down this road of mud and rain I can feel their eyes on me almost pleading in a way but yet, with a quiet calm in them a calm that I envy one that I wish that I had in my own eyes the calm of acceptance the calm of life the calm of the blessed blest are they -------------------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
the sand forms thick against the tent walls and I wonder if the sand flies will be kept at bay so that sleep will come for the day has been long and tiring the sun was far too hot today and the smoke and smell filled my lungs again I'm tired of being here I miss much tonight my home, my family, my way of life An excellent write. It gets my vote.  |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Excellent write. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sven...you just know how much I love this piece! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Greeneyes 
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
voting again.....I love the peace in this! Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Incredible poem, Sven. Peace...our common goal. May ripples of LOVE |
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DawnG
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
Definately voting on this  Dawn |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
as always beautifully penned Charisma |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
A beautiful write, though sad. A good submission for the book.  "Love makes the world go around" |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Well done |
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kaile
since 2000-02-06
Posts 5146singapore |
Sir Sven, glad you came back in time to repost... as if their screams of pain and heartbreak were prayers to an uncaring god who would rather they suffer first so that they might better appreciate the blessings that they are to receive when they die and they will die their fate has been sealed enjoyed your offering...admiring the way you put yourself in the shoes of the peace soldiers in these war-torn countries and write from their perspective...the stanza that i highlighted was food for thought for me |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Excellent poem Sven. Glad to see you here. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
  (tears fall down my cheeks) And ashamed be those who keep digressing from the meaning of freedom and liberty and safety, as hopefully some day they can learn from history and know only peace is the answer as those who think otherwise have not the slightest clue what freedom is! (wipes tears) Blessed be the peacemakers, sweet friend, I light a candle with the rest of them, God Bless You, we all love you so much, you have my praying vote! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sven, 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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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
This is really a great contemporary write here Sven with plenty of food for thought. Enjoyed. Tammy |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This impressed me so much when I first read it... I could almost thank the voting mixup for giving me the chance to read again. *S* Excellent work, Sven!! |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Sven...I really like this poem, it's well thought out and well written. My vote's in |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
I've always liked this one. You know you get my vote!! All writing comes |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
thanks to everyone that's replied. . . may peace be with all of you. . . and with the world. . . continue to work for peace. . .even in the face of war. . . ------------------------------------------------------------ To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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waldopepper Member
since 2003-03-18
Posts 157Tennessee, USA |
A thoroughly majestic litany for serenity, security and basic peace of mind. Quiet, subtle tones of patriotism laced with a deep appreciation for the freedoms that, sadly, many of us do take for granted. Very well done my friend. |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
This not only gets my vote, it goes into my library. This was very thought-provoking and heart-wrenching for me. I hate thinking of our soldiers over there, and the people who live there... the thoughts and choices they make, the things they see, and how uncertain and indefinate everything is. But.. you wrote this well. Oh, make me Thine forever |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Thank you for reposting it.  |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
awesome write! |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Absolutely touching Sven. You have my vote. Maree |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
yes sir..my vote for an excellent contribution. |
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Alicethruglass Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 368 |
who is to say that my way of life is better or worse than any other I often say this to myself to be reassured ~A~ |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Sven, It is 3:14 pm on Wednesday. The world is waiting and watching. How timely for me to be reading your poem. Outside my window the weather is gloomy and I cannot concentrate on work. I read your poem with heartfelt compassion, I feel fear and sadness. Tonight I will go listen to Joan Baez and hear her lament for peace. She will bring back memories of days gone by when I was young and consumed by the Vietnam war. Now I am older and we beat the drums again but, this time I know the consequences are far greater - even that is relative - we have still much to learn. I weep with your words and I pray that humanity will come out the other side. I'm reminded of a song that JB once sang " you were right from your side and I was right from mine" Yes a thought provoking write. Thanks SG |
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Red Member
since 2000-01-01
Posts 143Ca |
Very powerful words... |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
i am annoyed that i had not seen this till just now. i hope to see it in the book. -majnu |
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Lost Dreamer Member Elite
since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464Somewhere near the Rainbow |
You wrote this splendidly with a message that all should see. I loved it very much.  Sometimes we have to follow a stronger voice, even if it's silent. |
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