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Deluge

It came from all sides; above, sideways, front and back. It swept so fast as though it was being attracted by something. They didn't know their brains worked like a heart; pumping in and pumping out. Their brains pumped out animosity, indifference and narcissism to their lovers, children, neighbors, and strangers, only to pump in a deluge of regrets; it had wars, genocide, racism, and religious intolerance drifting in it. They all helplessly knelt down, as the dark mass came tumbling towards them.... Date of Entry: 8/27/2016

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Date: 8/31/2016 1:59:00 PM
A highly praise worthy poem my friend. Perfectly done. A great 7. My fav. Hugs, Cloudy poet, bl
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 8/31/2016 4:26:00 PM
Thank you so much for reading and enjoying my piece, BL!! :-)
Date: 8/30/2016 2:01:00 PM
This is very good. I also like the water pump - brain connection. But the pump has gone astray and a spray. With all those wars genocide etc. we must start building that Ark again. But where will we go?
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Teddy Kimathi
Date: 8/30/2016 6:23:00 PM
We don't know where we'll go....but we know we'll be safe!! Thank you so much Kai, for enjoying my piece!! :-)

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