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Do Not Say Yes When You Mean To Say No

Do not say yes when you mean to say no Why would you carry the luggage of lies? Sing; sing a sincere song wherever you go. Many murderers toil to shun their shadow Their deeds are not hidden, like the star in the skies Do not say yes when you mean to say no. Live to love; become someone’s pillar and pillow Save a soul from the night’s fiery flies, Sing; sing a sincere song wherever you go. The wicked forcefully reap where they did not sow, The lord will arise and dry your dripping eyes, Do not say yes, when you mean to say no. So many are wallowing in want and woe, They were ravaged by rulers, who were secret spies, Sing; sing a sincere song wherever you go. Even if the stormy seas make you sick and slow All you need do is to shake off the chains and arise; Do not say yes when you mean too say no, Sing; sing a sincere song wherever you go.

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Date: 6/14/2010 12:16:00 AM
Well put.If more people would. Awesome!!!!!!!!!
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Date: 6/13/2010 5:58:00 AM
Once again, Adeleke...an awesome poem. I love it. This one too -into my favs. You are very talented to be able to pet forth this message in this manner. Into my favs again! robert (looking forward to reading more of your poetry when I get a chance to. Robert
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Date: 6/12/2010 5:07:00 PM
I really liked this one!~Tirzah~
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Date: 6/9/2010 9:12:00 AM
Wow,,, nice write, enjoyed..p.d.
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