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A world without war

This world that I call mine The same one we all call ours Is a most beautiful place; Self sustaining, it allows us To grow our own food, to share it With others, to receive water From its skies, To build upon it from scratch, To create worlds of our own Within its midst To love and to appreciate at will Why, This world, self sustaining, Birthed us as its gemstones, The most rare and precious ones In the universe Capable of igniting fires And extinguishing these as we wish to Yet, This world, today Holds her head down With a grim look on its face As we have made of it today A world which cannot be without war, A world which cannot be without hatred, Without we claiming to belong To certain groups which we call ours Yet which has in them The same blood, the same organs, All needing the same air!

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Date: 3/19/2024 12:10:00 PM
Awesome write enjoyed reading your work.
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Date: 3/7/2024 5:13:00 PM
Enjoyed your well thought out poem about current events. Some great lines about that remind us of the basic human needs with same blood, organs...great!! I think there are billions who would agree with this poem, and just a few hundred at the top of the monopoly money making pile who push all the division and war for their profit.
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Date: 3/6/2024 10:50:00 AM
Your poem beautifully captures the intricate relationship between humanity and the world, showcasing the potential for love and creation amidst the current state of conflict and division. The imagery and word choice used evoke strong emotions, highlighting the contrast between the beauty of the world and the harsh realities of war and hatred. The repetition of certain phrases emphasizes the interconnectedness between humanity and the world.
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Date: 3/6/2024 10:06:00 AM
You touch on sensitive points but the word that features prominently is -Why? The answer I would give is from the Bible - Revelation 12:9 etal. Until the devil is dethroned for good wars will continue. The Prince of Peace will take action soon. Awesome poem and I like your Facebook page
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