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Tears From a Peace Sign

My eyes now sadly laden and with pain They see man's wars upon this Earth and cry These tears not heard are flowing now in vain No one hears as I ask the question, Why? I've asked a reason all my days of breath From tops of mountains to the valley stream While children suffer from life's peace request For all mankind it's been a chasing dream To find a peaceful world's flowing fountain And everyone will drink with empty hands Search for peace signs on the farthest mountain While dreams disperse and wash away like sand As many weary travelers take a stand They cry out to all, don't you understand! For the contest The Peace Sign sponsored by Kristen

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Date: 2/26/2014 1:16:00 AM
what an awesome way to do peace sign, with the sonnet form!! I was really struck by that one line: and everyone will drink with empty hands. well done. I'm sure this should fare well in the contest.
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Frederic Parker
Date: 2/26/2014 1:40:00 PM
thank you Andrea for your kindness and for reading my poetry, it means a lot..I think I read somewhere you are a teacher..both my sons are teachers..
Date: 2/20/2014 3:06:00 AM
- This poem touches my heart,Frederic. - deeply and skillfully written. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Frederic Parker
Date: 2/20/2014 8:35:00 AM
thank you my poetic friend for your kindness
Date: 2/19/2014 5:58:00 PM
Frederic, a deep poem. I was moved by the imagery, and my favorite line... Everyone will drink with empty hands...SKAT
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Frederic Parker
Date: 2/19/2014 6:23:00 PM
Thank you my poetic friend, I had hopes that line would be understood..Frederic

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