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Humanity- Some say this, some say that, they analyze, they predict, they slander, they lie When reality sets, with the dawn, what remains are the bones of thought that die Is this all but entertainment for Destiny, seed for the wealth that spends your youth till end what percent of life do we not see ignore, what truth do we bend The puritans, innocent, the babies of unknowing, walk honestly right up until tomorrow ‘tis then that the real World meets them, the cost of actions, Love and that taste of true sorrow Starvation, greed, cruelty, arrogance, ego driven self righteousness, overwhelm faith and fear War, humanitarianism, hate, fall the brave ,the timid in the shadows, when Death is clear The human race shall not give up, nor shall we be defeated, we can be fooled and lied to With our backs to a wall, there is no choice but to be Free, “always“ there is someone that Knows what to do It was then Man picked up the First Rock, began building the Future and History, yesterday is past What we do with our legacy, with all that is, that Future, until the end of days if Humanity is to last….. - Is ours to Change or Destroy…

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Date: 11/9/2012 8:31:00 AM
I am not a pro on any form of poetry but...I know when I read a poem if I have enjoyed it. Now I have read yours and I have indeed enjoyed it F. I wish you a wonderful weekend and hope you find much inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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