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Dead Paradise

The struggle is over Utopias have become wastelands Once we knew - or thought we knew Such a different reality Time erodes all societies The hands of the clock burnt away the structures we once believed were so strong The vaccum which has been created leaves us with an empty feeling But if we open the doors which have been created recently We will find a path leading us out of the confusion The summer sun shines on a changed world Before you give up hope Reflect on past mistakes With hope as our guide We can carve out a new path Let's touch the world lightly Our fate is becoming clearer every day Breath deeply of the atmosphere of freedom taste the rich wine which is being poured by a hand we cannot see but can perceive deep in our hearts and innermost beings

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 9/21/2011 9:12:00 PM
So positive and full of the dream for fulfillment. Just a beautiful verse to put in my favs.
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Date: 7/9/2011 12:28:00 PM
I just love the way you always bring up hope, and it is very true. There is always a way, and we do have to carve it with our own hands, but it is already made accessible, if we only can leave the past behind and look forward, or we may very well turn into pillars of salt. The rich wine poured by a hand is quite significant. Thanks for sharing, Matthew. Peace and love, Caroline.
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Date: 7/8/2011 1:33:00 PM
I find so much empathey in me for this write Matthew..i hardly also know how to complement you fully.. other than reading this again and contemplating on it..
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Date: 7/8/2011 7:26:00 AM
I have enjoyed reading your excellent poetry this morning Matthew. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/8/2011 5:30:00 AM
Matthew, I lost you for a while but now I have found you again. I am so glad to read you poetry to day....it is beautilly written. Doris
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