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One Man's Paradise Is Often Another's Perdition

One man’s paradise is often another’s perdition And from prejudice arise people’s positions All seek selfish weal, to shift every woe Upon those they deem as detestable foes Duty and Sacrifice — so often prated by Those beyond the burdens of their lies If both men and women could but empathize And see another’s pain as their own torment They would rein in their entitlements And make allowances for the needs of others For when all place first the comfort of another Who could possibly be left wanting or enraged In a world remade in kindly heavenly image? All rights released into Public Domain

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Date: 10/17/2016 12:22:00 AM
In a world remade in kindly heavenly image? Indeed such a powerful insight. Nicely expressed Brian.
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Brian Chung
Date: 10/27/2016 11:39:00 PM
Thank you very much Morgen, please visit my blog for my musings on poetry, art, music and philosophy: https://purelandsutras.wordpress.com
Date: 10/8/2016 11:35:00 AM
You are a man of perception and insight, a rare type these days. Thank you for reading my work, Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M
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Brian Chung
Date: 10/8/2016 9:13:00 PM
Thank you so much for your kind words, praises and thoughtful reply!

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