A Million Miles

I have no enemies
Just reluctant friends
Wishing I was just a little 
different 
But you,
You swear to cross swords 
with me
But do hear me well
I wield no steel sword
Just this old pen
And a weary cold brian
With which to fight all wars.

Fly high meteorite
Burn your little life out
And I shall be here
when you dig the long fated 
crater
When your salty ash scatter
And the rains fill your empty 
shelter
I shall be here to tell your 
story
A story of the giant storm
slain by a gentle voice
That story of the conquered 
elephant
And the cunning tortoise.

But before the first shots 
take flight
Here I knock your door
With an olive branch
And these priceless jewels
To buy your smile
And save us all
The waste of a million 
precious miles.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Baity Avatar
December 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM
this is great Esson... really.. luv the flow of words...smiles....chiquita
Brown Avatar
November 28, 2011 at 6:05 AM
Love your style
A   Avatar
November 26, 2011 at 1:42 AM
The pen is mightier than the sword... I think one should consider all odds before wasting time... Enjoyed your poem... thank you for sharing your thoughts..LINDA
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