A Strategist Assertion....

Whom is the head...whom is the tail,
just the flipsides of the same coin...

In peace,you war too maintain security,
In war,you war,too maintain the peace....

Population growth, with dynamic demands,
resources found in foreign lands....

A strategist will assert there's an art to war,
another will claim,there's no art in destruction....

Submission then assimilate,or
resist and face annihilation,
just look at past history,and
the fate of previous nations....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 8/15/2008 6:55:00 AM
Jay my friend - Your poems are always a treasure Jay - This one ended in a most profound way - I do agree totally
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Date: 8/14/2008 4:37:00 PM
...and around and around she goes...where she stops, nobody knows...I hear ya, it's all the same, but in the end, the good old universe will decide who get's the next turn...love Kristin
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Date: 8/14/2008 3:15:00 PM
Here Here Jay a profoundly spoken man Great write! Laura :)
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Date: 8/14/2008 9:58:00 AM
You are a wise man Jaybird, and an amazing poet. Wish everyone thought like you. Love ya, Gnocchi
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Date: 8/14/2008 8:40:00 AM
Hi Jay, You hit the nail right on the head with this very insightful write. We're still trying to live the future through our past. Evolution is change, we can stop it so we should embrace together always striving for what's best for the needs of all instead of one. For we all are a link in the chain of truth, understanding and peace. Take care Love Light Truth Patricia
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