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The Riddle (repost from 2003)
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The Riddle (repost from 2003) |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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written with the thought of worldwide protests on the use of force in Iraq in mind. Riddle of life...like a recipe tastier with spice..the shepherd has ventured into the hunter's domain and is accountable for himself; multiculturalism is a relatively recent phenomenon not to be ransacked or tossed randomly like salad in a bowl, it's so easy to apply elbow grease so difficult to iron out a persistent crease. Riddle of life is you'll reap what you sow it's so easy to solicit favorite support so as to aquire centre stage... and for all its temporary glory you idle in the spotlight with your index finger pointed to the public and rehearse "I am the shepherd, I shall not want"; yet behind the curtain, worldly views morph the actor steps into the shadow of public opinion the shepherd turns his cloth in for a hunters cloak then the weapon of misdeed is questioned was it the candleabra or the dagger?... beware of self-inflicted wounds..oh great land of "equal opportunities". Of board room scenes where each man nods and agrees who would argue in the face of prosperity Pacific Railway chairmen utter brief anecdotes a few words earn quick signatures then down the tracks of joint ventures stockholders reap what the tiller sowed it's so easy to agree to everthing as long as you get a cut of the deal. Riddle of life..you'll search for exotic spice it's so difficult to account for social mistakes and effect a public appeal...which will forgive your morph from shepherd to hunter. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Very powerful writing, Martin. Going back for another read. It is so easy to go along; thank goodness not everyone always does. ......jo |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: Just so! You say it. Thought provoking write, dear Martin. Love, Margherita |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
with the cost of being in Iraq and Afghanistan going up and America in the midst of an embarassment as to being caught short in the act of taking care of hurricane victims one would think the government would change their minds about lingering.. |
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Sharksbean Member
since 2005-09-25
Posts 368jax |
well written poem ecrivan thanks for sharing -may the force be with you in poetry |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Powerful write Martin!! Well said! Hugs~Nancy ~Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.~ |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
powerful words. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Powerful read,I agree with you Martin. :-) |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Hey Ella How's it going down there? I'm so tired of hearing about you know who promising to rid you know what of sinister plots while so many know who propped up the powers in the region the first place. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Martin, Nothings changed down here. |
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