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A Matter Of Time |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows 
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The world may end today or tomorrow, or the next time some angry politician feels the wall against his back, then all we've done and thought all the truths for which we've fought and died, the loves the lies the triumphs and the pains, will all be gone without a single human voice recalling what had or could have been, why we never will again. The world may end today or tomorrow, or the next time the news comes on to tell us why we're number one or two, why there are so very few options left, not sheeted placard bearing fools screaming "Repent! Repent! The end is near!" but rabbis, priests and ministers, drunks and whores and sinners, blue suits and saints and scientists, wall street analysts and politicians' kids discussing in abstractions how the act of ending human life on earth will feel. The world may end today or tomorrow, or the next time a mistake is made, an unexpected breeze blows a plane astray, self-righteous hired hands decide God's on their side, a tired eye sees shadows thought to be a threat, or waiting, always waiting, driving more insane any one of several bloated egos claiming rights to crush the future in their hands to preserve some ideology that doesn't even feed the poor today. ©2003 by icebox |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
icebox - politicians, what good are they? BC |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Well, lately the only positive use for them seems to be as examples for teaching young children what not to be when they grow up. Thanks for reading. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Another reason to live for today, and realize the moment per-say. I don't know, but I like to think that we have some control as to how we spend out time. Better to bat your eyes, than blink.  I'm getting on a plane in a week, and you've gone and given me the heebie jeebies, but I can't let that stop me from living. If I don't come back, be sure to cry a lot. Always a thought provoking write from you icebox~ Much enjoyed. |
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whiskey
since 1999-12-28
Posts 1278Australia |
The world definately is getting harder to think positive in but we should try to, it starts with one person and inspirers other to do the same. Great write Julie |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
BluesSerenade ~ Sit comfortably facing North. Light a pale blue candle and while staring at the flame create in your mind a quiet peaceful image. You will be fine on your trip. Thank you for reading my poem; I apologize for giving you the "heebie-jeebies." |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
whiskey ~ You are right about that. The older I get I am confront increasingly with a paradox; things need to change and yet much of the mess we are in today is the unanticipated result of well intended philosopically motivated politically correct changes. Thank you for reading my poem and for your comment. |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
vandana ~ Thank you for telling me. I am glad you enjoyed it. |
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