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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia 
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I went and asked some people what they all thought of war? They said to me, just pain and fear; and what’s the fighting for? They said they felt the suffering within their hearts and soul And felt for all the innocents; for which deaths bell would toll There were tears from one just quiet as she thought of days gone by How the hand of war just brushed, the tears that mothers cry How soldiers with their heads held high with fear took devils path To die or look on back one day on war and aftermath They fight a countries battle but each face they do not see They drop a bomb, but with that bomb, how many now are free? Their prayers bring not redemption or the warm arm known as peace But a calmness and acceptance and a way for souls release I think that war is killing, but a part of human kind And no matter what the reasons, an excuse I cannot find For the cancer to humanity is the leaders who vote war And war does bring on killing, as the war and war before We live with things we cannot change, but they can pain the heart And history does not forget when wars and death depart We’ll go on hoping that there’s peace and that the world stays free And that each woman and each man finds love that’s meant to be I thanked them for their time and words; they thanked me for my care I shook their hands and wished them well, the few that gathered there I said may there be peace with you, you all and all your friends Please say one extra pray tonight, a pray that war it ends |
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WhiteRose Member Elite
since 2002-07-23
Posts 3208somebody's dungeon |
I thanked them for their time and words; they thanked me for my care I shook their hands and wished them well, the few that gathered there I said may there be peace with you, you all and all your friends Please say one extra pray tonight, a pray that war it ends Yes, oh yes. May it be so.  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Amen, Rick....very well said. |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
We need peace. Amen to all you said. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
I am sceptical that war will bring permanent peace especially in this region..it all points to self-interests and economical designs. Thanks for writing this with a clear conscience. |
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DawnG 
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494United States |
I enjoyed your words. Dawn |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
WhiteRose, thank you for your reply, I hope it also to be so. Balladeer, I appreciate your reply and kind words, thank you. the_loner_23, thanks for your reply, may peace come back our way soon. ecrivan, your reply I appreciate, I too am sceptical, hate lives within people as fighting which again might lead to war, comes down to the greed of mankind. Thanks for your reply. DawnG, I am glad you enjoyed the words, I have enjoyed your reply, thank you. Sincerely Rick |
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Ringo
since 2003-02-20
Posts 3684Saluting with misty eyes |
Very eloquent, Rick. The sad part is that most great movements forward in the history of the world have occured with bloodshed... Perhaps one day, people will just begin to get along, and this won't be necessary again. Chalk up one more vote for this. ~You might say I'm a Dreamer, but I'm not the only one... |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Very insightful, very honest, very moving... Peace & Light, EA |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(big hugggssssssss) I too think war solves none of the worlds problems, dearest friend, I too pray this absurd war ends soon as it will only create balkanization, lasting scars of violence and despair, and, like you said, the idea of a "democracy" in Iraq is all in self-interest and perhaps more utopian than world peace! (sad sigh) I can't stand what the Bush Administration is doing and am against Bush and Blair very much and think we need new rulers that are "capable" of feeling for others worldwide, God Bless You, this is heartfelt, 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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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Ringo, thank you for the reply, I believe that you are right, but with hope things will change. Earth Angel, a lovely reply which is much appreciated by me, thank you. Hi Noah, nice to hear from you again, as always your reply is heart felt and much appreciated, thank you very much. To you all, thank you. Sincerely Rick |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Rick, this says so much of my feelings. I wish the leaders would listen. Beautiful poem, so perfect for our book. Sandra |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Sandra, thanks for the reply, it is much appreciated, I too hope for more to listen who can make the difference, it seems our leaders have gone deaf. Take care, lovely to hear from you. Sincerely Rick |
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SimplyGold Senior Member
since 2002-07-10
Posts 1453 |
Rick, Well done. I hope this reaches alot of people and to them I say "read it and then read it again"! peace SG |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Beautifully said Rick. I'm right there praying with you. You have my vote. Maree  |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
SG, thanks for your reply, I too hope that many more might read and relate. Maree, thanks for your vote, your reply is very much appreciated. To you both, again thank you for your comments. Sincerely Rick |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Amen. A very well written sincere piece Rick. ~Heart hugs~ ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Enchantress, thank you for your comment, just one more prayer. Sincerely Rick |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ah, Rick.... |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear Sunshine, lovely to get your reply, thank you. Sincerely Rick |
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pjtalty Member
since 2002-07-17
Posts 111W.A., Australia |
This poem is constructed in such as way as to engrave the anti-war theme in the minds and hearts of its readers. Its tone is emotive, but not excessively so: it exudes just the right degree of emotion through the use of "talking the talk" through the mouth of a third person (the woman in the first stanza)and per medium of plain speech couched in an appropriate amount of figurative language. It comes across as heart-felt and sincere without being jingoistic or preachy. Good work, Rick; I share the sentiments that shine out from this theme and have voted accordingly. Patrick Talty |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Patrick, I do sincerely appreciate your comments, you make me look much more closely to my work, giving me your time and opinion is wonderful, thank you. Sincerely Rick |
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JP Senior Member
since 1999-05-25
Posts 1343Loomis, CA |
Nicely done. I avoided this one for a bit as I was fearful of its theme and possible replies. Glad to know the poem what heartfelt and well written. I was also pleased that the majority of the replies addressed the work and the quality of the work and didn't delve degrde into an anti/pro war discussion (sadly a few couldn't seem to keep those opinions to themselves). You've obviously worked hard on this piece and your work deserves the respect of a response to it and not the theme. I enjoyed it, and apologize for my pontificating... Yesterday is ash, tomorrow is smoke; only today does the fire burn. |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
Dear JP, thank you so much for your reply, you can preach all you like, I don't mind, I have my feelings and I try to share them with you all, we are all individuals, we all have different thoughts and ways of life, it is good to hear the other side from time to time, if gives us a bearing on where we are. Hope to see you visit again, your replies are always appreciated. Sincerely Rick |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
*moment of silence* Amen. |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Your poems all seem to be here to vote on. This gets a yes. Joyce |
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Rick Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 2903Victoria, Australia |
passing shadows, may all our prayers be heard, may fate take the side of freedom. Thanks for the reply here, appreciated. Joyce, they are all here and I appreciate every vote and comment I recieve, thank you very much. Sincerely Rick |
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