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Look What You Did To Me

The pain and outrage seemed a true conviction But closer look gave other truth related A glitter in the eyes betrayed the fiction This dark event in sooth was celebrated There is a hunger in the hearts of men For victimhood in all its many forms They seek to bring their suffering to our ken And signal guilt on those whom they give scorn For innocent effect is seen as virtue While being cause identifies with blame Our sins bring guilt, and deep wounds that may hurt you While those of others pass to them the shame Beware: they who make hay with fellow failing They mask dark deeds with finger point and wailing

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Date: 1/15/2021 8:54:00 AM
Geoffrey, Sonnet is a strange medium to some, but to you, a fast friend. Nationalism vs. Globalism, Social Progressivism vs Conservatism, Socialism or Protectionism.., the debate goes on. I know what ideologies I prefer, especially during conflict, or say, a pandemic of the current magnitude. -Richard
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 1/16/2021 1:04:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful, perceptive and eloquent observations, Richard - much appreciated.
Date: 1/14/2021 3:42:00 PM
I am aware of these types (specified in the last couplet), and now I will be more ware (lol) of them!! Effective messaging here, Geoffrey. Write on, please! Thanks, Gershon
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Geoffrey Brewer
Date: 1/15/2021 2:14:00 AM
I know I can rely on you to get the point, Gershon. Thank you very much for your understanding and response.

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