Death To The Poets

The race to replace 
The Chosen disgrace
With bombs versus swords
They’re deaf to the hordes

So lay down your pen
It’s Never again
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 3/9/2024 7:19:00 PM
The world is watching, truth shall overcome. Hope to see you soon poetess, maybe in better times, a wonderful protest. Hugs
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Date: 2/20/2024 8:07:00 PM
I am going to be simple for a change, I miss you! A.S. P.S. the poem is beautiful, as is the writer
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Date: 1/15/2024 10:18:00 AM
... just ventured a read ... and that verse was it! GREAT words only stony to the world of beautyfools of agile hypocrites, as death comes laughing at brothers shooting brothers! Dear great Maureen, my wonder poetess, you are at it, AGAIN? Thanks!
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Date: 1/3/2024 4:49:00 PM
The absurd hypocrisy of bloodshed between Isaac and Ishmael over a fly-shit spec of desert land. Ishmael Tell your rich brothers to give you a Home-land ELSEWHERE! [FAV]
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Date: 12/19/2023 11:51:00 PM
So much said in remarkable poetic brevity. Great poem Maureen. Cheers - Gary
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/22/2023 6:17:00 AM
Thank you Gary. Warmest wishes to you! xomo
Date: 12/13/2023 5:35:00 AM
Beautifully worded Maureen, but I suppose it depends on what your pen is being used for. It seems to me that this poem is in reference to the recent conflicts in Gaza since you chose "the Chosen"... I'm guessing... I'm going to be seeing a Jewish friend of mine in a few days and he and I will talk. If I'm totally off base on my interpretation of this poem... forgive me. Thanks and hugs
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Robert Warlov
Date: 3/16/2024 1:12:00 PM
If I may ~ "Strike the shepherd and the sheep are scattered".
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/13/2023 9:26:00 AM
You guessed correctly, specifically the IDF’s strategic targeting of intellectuals. Thank you dear, xomo
Date: 12/9/2023 9:54:00 AM
And while we're at it let them all eat cake!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/9/2023 12:35:00 PM
Let them eat!
Date: 12/9/2023 9:42:00 AM
Fantastic wordplay Mo....that final line has been used too often and yet we still forget. A FAVE in my book
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/9/2023 12:36:00 PM
Never is now, apparently. Thank you ;), xomo
Date: 12/9/2023 6:56:00 AM
damn... dont lay down your pen Mo... keep on protesting and writing!
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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart
Date: 12/9/2023 12:38:00 PM
Thank you dear SO. I haven’t had the wherewithal to attend demonstrations, but something woke my muse. Take care you xomo
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