"a Shepherd's Metaphor"

In economy led of beastly mind,

Upon a political serpentine.

All strives of wickedness kicks,

Against the fleece of Love’s Pricks(goads).

As true sheep trod, before their God’s, INClINE(will).

For Contest: Follower or Leader
In Honor of: Carolyn Devonshire 
Placed #3

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 9/15/2010 11:15:00 AM
better to walk alone than to follow the wrong leader. Light & Love
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Date: 7/8/2010 5:09:00 PM
Moses.. thankxxx for your terrific comments ..the one I would like u to read is "inner Image".. about the Holy Spirit..if u can please.. thankxxx..with luv
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Date: 7/5/2010 6:02:00 PM
A Seven, John, because of the witty parentheses and serpentine/incline is a fine rhyme. Thanks to you for the honor and all the best to you. Keep praying. As Satchiel Paige once famously noted: " Don't look over your shoulder, because something might be gaining on you." Regards, Gerard.
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Date: 7/1/2010 11:49:00 AM
Nice one John, congrats on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
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Date: 6/30/2010 10:26:00 PM
Congratulations on your win.Joyce
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Date: 6/30/2010 8:34:00 PM
And congrats to you on THIS one. Looks like I missed you recent contest. Wish I had more time!!
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Date: 6/30/2010 7:36:00 PM
Congrats on the win, John
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Date: 6/30/2010 12:32:00 PM
See the skeleton, the lightenings form, send us a blast, blow that horn! And if I hear it I'm sure to say....why hello out there!!!! I'm coming your way! smooch congrad's L & L
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Date: 6/30/2010 9:25:00 AM
Nicely done. Congrats on your win in the contest! Dan C
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Date: 6/30/2010 9:16:00 AM
Congratulations John on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Follower or Leader". What a hoot. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/30/2010 7:56:00 AM
A sad but spiritually insightful view on the state of our government, John. Congratulations on placing third in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 6/29/2010 3:45:00 AM
Good political write...Even men who seem to be true believers seem to be pulled away into human desires once in political power..Keep the creative pen flowing.Sara
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Date: 6/27/2010 11:20:00 AM
Great Limerick here, dear John. Good luck in the contest. Love, Iolanda
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Date: 6/27/2010 11:13:00 AM
Excellent entry for Carolyn's contest, dear John! Wishing you good luck and thanking you for reading my poem. Hope your having a good day! Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 6/27/2010 11:12:00 AM
Well done John..good luck in contest....Michael
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