A Primed Pump

speak out
silence hangs

unproductively

*if you are not part 
of the solution, you're part of the problem

act with mercy and kindness but, do act non-the-less
you were born with mind and spine, so soldier on doing what needs be done 


2,3,5,11,13,17 
*Philosophy Of Eldridge Cleaver [1935-1998]
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Song Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 3:52 PM
My oh my!! What powerful lines u have penned...your wisdom shines thru, Debs. Luv to u, gwendolen
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December 16, 2012 at 9:43 AM
Congratulations Debbie, I enjoyed your poem.
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December 15, 2012 at 2:36 PM
congratulations on your win..... love, mehnaz
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December 15, 2012 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on your win oh cool one xx
Lamoureux Avatar
December 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Way to go Debbie, good message here.
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December 14, 2012 at 9:04 PM
D. G., , congratulations in the "SUZETTE PRIME:" contest... :-) PD
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December 14, 2012 at 10:09 AM
superb write friend Debbie :) Congratulations on your win!!! hug, maria
Johnson Avatar
December 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Unspoken kindness just lingers in the air. Poor lost souls who never know you care. Good heart and soul Debbie.
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December 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM
nice poem...thanks for stopping by...happy holidays
Ober Avatar
December 11, 2012 at 12:14 PM
What a fantastic write! "Born with mind and spine" - I love this!
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December 11, 2012 at 11:23 AM
Very nice Debi.Hope I will come up with something for this contest.Best wishes.
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December 11, 2012 at 9:20 AM
Dear Light and LOVE, Deborah, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. this is a new form for me and I like it. My Mom had Mr. Cleaver's Quote hanging above the fridge,Superb Pen enjoyed the message. Thank-YOU for YOUR Gracious Comments. LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Eternal Liege...Harry
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December 10, 2012 at 7:38 PM
very uplifting verse of yours Debbie..very very inspiring...may all the luv and lights shine through your days and nights <3<3<3 SK
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December 10, 2012 at 7:17 PM
I so see YOU in this :) I like the simplicity of this message. Was it intentional? Hmmm... like... yo, this isn't rocket science, its simple mathematics. one soul plus one action has a sum that holds no bounds? Yes? I think that Su will really enjoy this, too. Will send you a soupie shortly. Took an hour to get the girl to sleep tonight and I doubt she will stay that way. Her nose is stuffy and the mist machine wakes her... love, Dee
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December 10, 2012 at 7:14 PM
Lol. Well said, Debbie. Yes, step up. What are we here for? "Soldier on".
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December 10, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Very inspiring indeed, Cher!...turn it loose, spit it out and damn the consequences, huh?...I'm with you on this one, my friend! - Tim
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December 10, 2012 at 4:53 PM
A message not easy to ignore if possible to at all Thank you Debbie
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December 10, 2012 at 3:47 PM
This is a wonderfully truthful write my friend! I definitely agree with the part of the line, "...do act non-the-less" we get too complacent with our lives at times and don't go beyond our comfort zone! What a delightful and awesome piece, Great Work!!
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