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Don't Hit, Use Your Words
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Don't Hit, Use Your Words |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Into alleys lit by torches of Hades, With weapons of melted steel, not plastic; Like they played with in the streets... * Commanders shouting "Onward, Christian Soldiers", Calling good what Christ named evil. * Back home, political apostics Weep over body counts; The while cheering, more young into the fire. * Lowering the banner they flew as parents, The while, bowing to the flag of hubris Disrespecting the teachings of their savior... * The quick light of exploding bombs Shows tears on my portrait of Jesus; The words of he, and my mother Drowned out by their concussions.. * " Don't hit, use your words, to settle arguments." |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Please forgive me if this offends anyone, it is not written with offence in mind...It is what came to me this morning after watching a bit of the news....Fallugia of course is the headline... Around me are books by many people, I looked on the shelf and two jumped out at me...one is the bible and the other is Gandhi's biography...Pictures of Martin Luther King Jr., Jesus and Gandhi, peer down on me...I can detect tears in their eyes....I know that those books and pictures had a great deal to do with the writing of this this composition... Peace.....ice/ford |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
ah Ice, You have written what you feel and that makes for some awful good poetry my friend... damn good poetry. Very well done sir, I commend you. The greatest beauty on earth, is |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
don't ever apologize for your feelings...Ice, I believe every poet in here is not only mature enough to understand, but also realizes the importance of expression...and yours is no exception, quit valuable as a matter of factly I liked this a lot...and sending hugs your way...for the tears you feel for mankind... watch it mr....your heart is a showin! Smiles and hugs |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
ice Well done, good write. |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
I loved that little man in the loin cloth, and the one who fought against racial discrimination in the USA, and honor the one who hung from the cross, though I am neither Christian or Hindu. This is a 'righteous' write, Ford. Holding onto this, the mindset and belief in nonviolence. Thank you, for your poem goes into my Peace library. I can't think of any reason to apologize.   * May ripples of LOVE become waves of PEACE |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Ford I was a teacher of young children for many years...."use your words" was what was said instead of "stop" or "no". Seems like a good mantra for any poet also. Peace to you my friend.  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Excellent write m'friend. I agree 100% Heart hugs~Nancy Now while the leaves still dance on the wind |
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stevebrklynnyc Member
since 2004-01-04
Posts 292GA, Camden |
A strong poem, everyone will come home eventually. Dont worry, god is watching no matter how imperfect it may seem. Steve C. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Catrina Member
since 2004-11-10
Posts 132 |
Words can be as damning and damaging as any other weapon used by man. At times, they can even draw blood. But when someone really listens, they are better at drawing deep thought. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
Holding onto this, the mindset and belief in nonviolence. ******************************************** echoing kacy's response and feeling your words this morning reading the headlines, which i swore off, seems like every time i pick it up again, this is all i read lately......just too sad |
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time prophet Member
since 2003-07-30
Posts 371In New Zealand Amongst the Ancient Trees |
There is more than one that feels as you, there is never any need to apologise for being you. You have spoken for many. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
No offense taken on my part Ford. You spoke your heart here. This is a very beautiful piece. Hugs to you my friend. :-) Within this heart you'll find love |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
A note of thanks to all of you...Hugs all around, I am thankful for your attention and use of time in sending such wonderful comments... My comment after the poem was not an apology for feelings, those feelings are very strong and I have great confidence in them... What the reply intended was a smoothing over of harsh feelings that someone might have , influenced by the words of the poem....If someone has lost a loved one in this disastrous war, they may look past my intention, or miss the point of it entirely .... The point which, is to reveal to those who profess to be Christians, and follow Christ, the phoniness of our president (in particular.) He cannot follow Christ and still advocate violence to settle his disagreements, (without at least, using his words first) that's the way I see it..I have been branded as being naive, but I choose to follow his lessons anyway. ......what matters is his message.. Being associated with the Society Of Friends (Quakers) Has influenced me greatly...Friends in general hold up signs of avocation advertising both the philosophies of those they honor in their own historical times and ancient.....That's why the pictures of Gandhi....Jesus and Martin Luther King hang in my library.. Again, Thank you Sending floods of peace and love.. __________ice/ford ><> |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
A powerful and stirring expression of righteous indignation! I applaud your passion, your message, and your poetic talent!  Peace, Love, Light & Harmony, EA |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
When written from heart with such passion, there can never be offense taken. Very well written, thank you. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Needed to bump this back to the top. :-) Within this heart you'll find love |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
good advice in a good write |
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