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Draw the Line

Close the mouth, open the mind and let the pen draw the line. Raise the eyes, lower the fist and let all wars go unmissed. Winners of foolish battles gain no prize nor any admiration from the wise. Let peace reign, let conflicts resolve the heart shall then grow and evolve. Close the mouth, open the mind and let the pen draw the line.

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/15/2015 10:04:00 AM

Kelly, Your concise poem conveys a powerful, uplifting theme! Janice

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/21/2015 8:56:00 PM

Thank you very much, Janice. I appreciate your kind comments!

Mark Peterson

Date: 7/12/2015 9:30:00 AM

What lovely lines you've put down, contained within the bookends of first and last that couldn't say more, if you had room for volumes.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/17/2015 9:39:00 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Mark. I appreciate them very, very much!

Funom Makama

Date: 7/9/2015 6:49:00 AM

This is an awesome write. I appreciate the true message of your candid expression.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/14/2015 1:01:00 PM

Thank you so much for your nice comments, Funom... Written words can be more powerful and meaningful than just spoken ones!

Litan Dey

Date: 7/4/2015 12:07:00 AM

'Close the mouth, open the mind'...very smart picked line, introduce peace to readers, forced me to close my mouth and think of your perception. I enjoyed reading it. Great work dear kelly...HUGS!!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 7/7/2015 1:10:00 AM

Yes, it is important to think about the poetry and why we write it... Thank you for your kind comments, Litan. I appreciate it!

Justin Bordner

Date: 6/26/2015 8:55:00 PM

Excellent word choice for your rhyme pattern Kelly, very smart and fecund with meaning...this philosophy is worthy of contemplation...J.A.B.

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/28/2015 10:50:00 PM

Thank you, Justin. Your kind comments mean so much... I hope that everyone will take this message to heart... There is no point in fighting over trivial things.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/24/2015 4:18:00 PM

wisdom to be put to good use. love the write hugs eve 7

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/28/2015 10:29:00 PM

So glad you liked this one, Eve. I appreciate the kind comments and 7 rating. Thank you! Hugs :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/24/2015 3:36:00 AM

- Woow ..... powerful lines, Kelly - Well done ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/28/2015 10:21:00 PM

I always appreciate your kind comments, Anne-Lise. Thank you!... Hugs :)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/21/2015 1:32:00 PM

incredible write reawakening the need for peace..the pen is mightier than the sword, kelly... I am amazed; huggs!

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/27/2015 10:41:00 PM

Yes, the pen is mightier, but words can also ignite wars if we are not careful... Your kind comments are always appreciated, Nette. Thank you!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/21/2015 12:07:00 AM

Loved this, mind you James Bond has one hell of a pen! :)

Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/26/2015 11:57:00 PM

Yes, he could've written some explosive poetry with that pen! :) ... Just writing something is better than voicing an opinion or picking a fight with someone... I always appreciate your comments, Arthur. Thank you!