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Written by: Joe Maverick

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Of Promises and ashes

A promotion of anxiety 
entwines with current society,
engendering moral surrendering,
we live a life now so compromised,  
with more to fear therein, than mortal demise.



Copyright Joe Maverick 2011

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Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 5/20/2013 1:36:00 PM A powerful statement, my friend... so much to mull over. Morality seems to be the victim here. Would that our 'leaders' behaved in an ethical manner. BRAVO Joe!! Best wishes, Keith
daver austin Date: 11/28/2012 2:28:00 PM Kum susser tod. My German is not good. There is a certain foreboding present in our daily living, who can deny? Love, daver
daver austin Date: 8/25/2012 11:30:00 AM You said it, Joe. Seems like the powers that be are dead set on scaring hell out of Americans. The media is probably the worst offender. Love, daver
Michelle Mac Donald Date: 6/6/2012 7:26:00 PM A global statement, Joe, though here you've given a sense of priority. More to fear without, than death itself. Best wishes, Love, Mikki
M.I.A . Date: 1/26/2012 7:32:00 PM yes, very well said Joe. love your title and the poem. thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.
Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/22/2012 9:37:00 PM 'revisiting this one that is so true!
Red Fiery Date: 12/4/2011 1:59:00 PM Yes ! very much true...what kind of life we all are living...a haywire...we all have learnt to compromise but why?????? this poem speaks to me a lot.. a wuestion arises from the core of the heart....we are losing our identity. Excellent is a very little word for this poem. You deserve mre than this...
Matthew Anish Date: 10/23/2011 4:10:00 PM Unfortunately this rings true Yours Matthew Anish
DON JOHNSON Date: 9/14/2011 6:38:00 PM Yes Joe, we seem upon the brink, while madness raises such a stink, and murder happens in a blink, the gall of suiciders :(
Marilyn Hernandez Date: 9/11/2011 8:10:00 PM Beautiful and profoundly wise. Short but powerful, you paint an accurate picture of the world we live in. Thanks for sharing (and commenting on my poem).
Taha Effendi Date: 9/11/2011 3:02:00 PM Very true! These are testing times surely, but with faith you can always see that flickering light at the end of the tunnel only if you have the will to survive. Very well-penned piece I must add. Thank you for you kind comments Joe. Blessings, Taha
Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/8/2011 12:21:00 AM thanks for your comments, Joe, you are the greatest!
Matthew Anish Date: 9/1/2011 4:25:00 PM There are fates worse than death - I agree! Thanks for commenting on my poetry. Keep writing! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 9/1/2011 9:00:00 AM Hi, Joe, The Double walker is based on an actual event I have heard of. How are you?.
Doris Culverhouse Date: 8/29/2011 7:08:00 PM Joe are you safe in the storm?? I hope so!! enjoyed reading your works again and again.
Judy Ball Date: 8/26/2011 10:18:00 AM This is really special Joe. Very eloquent in it's ording and I do so agree. Excellent. God Bless, JB
Lori Lucas McClure Date: 8/23/2011 6:00:00 PM Powerful write! truer words have not been spoken!!!! Really like this alot! Thank you for your comments I appreciate it.-----Lori
Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/23/2011 1:04:00 AM I really like this and it's so true, Joe! Luv, Andrea
Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/23/2011 1:03:00 AM I really like this and it's so true, Joe! Luv, Andrea
Elaine George Date: 8/22/2011 2:32:00 AM Very deep and thought evoking, Joe. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments. Lainie
Linda-Marie SweetHeart Date: 8/21/2011 5:43:00 PM fear of how to survive I imagine Joe but we have a Higher Power to lean on luv.. great title ..terrific lines ..wonderful thought provoking piece..my friend.. we are on vacation in Florida for two glorious weeks with three little grand babies ..so cute ..so fun.. so awesome luv..
Carolyn Devonshire Date: 8/20/2011 5:40:00 PM Indeed, death would seem more appealing than living in war-stricken areas or being in the midst of a riot or terrorist attack. Joe, I see death as the passage to eternal life and have no fear of it. But the "moral surrendering" you describe -- scares me. Excellent short verse. Love, Carolyn (Todd the toad's still looking for a manager. LOL)
Sara Kendrick Date: 8/20/2011 2:59:00 PM Enjoyed reading this afternoon..There is anxiety in our society for sure..One never knows what will happen from day to day..Your presence at my work lifted my spirits..Sara
Anthony O. Mitchell Jr. Date: 8/20/2011 1:10:00 AM Nice little rhyming piece here Joe and written of truth too. Thanks for your respected time and commenting on my work a well.
Robert Ball Date: 8/19/2011 2:46:00 PM The only thing to fear is fear itself, not mine but from a notable. Great poem Joe, what do you mean when you say if I'm alright? If you mean Spiritually. I'm just fine. Just started a Spiritual book and it will be on God's time anyway. Sometimes I feel I'm getting nowhere and then I get a pat on the back and the vigor comes back. God bless the soupers they make it all possible. robert
Annalise Brigham Date: 8/19/2011 12:57:00 PM How true, Joe! I fear especially for us..grown up but more so for our children. This is one for my Favs. List. Always, Annalise
T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet Date: 8/17/2011 3:38:00 PM Great rhyme Joe.Thanks for the congrats and your very kind comments on my reads.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa
Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 8/17/2011 1:51:00 PM Thank you Joe for sharing your creative poetry with us. I will be back another time to read more. Thank you so much for your so kind words on my poetry. Love, Carol
nette onclaud Date: 8/17/2011 6:20:00 AM a reflective wish of things sublime, joe... a powerful offering! :) huggs, nette