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Birds Are Born To Fly

Time reshapes reality as the years go zipping by. And yet, nothing changes much; the same stars light up the sky. I pray that all wars will end; no soldier should needlessly die. But the folly of those hopes; makes the poet in me cry. There are no superheroes to fight for the little guy. And justice is far from blind, based on the lawyer you buy. Political corruption has left me no will to try. A poor man is born to lose sure as birds are born to fly. Defending democracy, disappointment's always nigh. For truth; is the only truth; everything else is a lie. (Quatrain) 3/27/2015

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Date: 3/8/2018 8:51:00 AM
Dark but such beautiful expression and imagery, Emile. Love your wrap-up with "For when pain’s your only truth everything else is a lie."
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Date: 3/8/2018 9:46:00 AM
Thanks Line, I appreciate you insightful comments. Emile.
Date: 4/3/2015 1:22:00 PM
A comprehensive poem, written with flair. Julia, xx
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Date: 4/3/2015 1:55:00 PM
Thanks Julia, I appreciate it. Emile.
Date: 3/29/2015 2:59:00 AM
Another great write from you. The last two lines captured the message well.
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Date: 3/29/2015 9:15:00 AM
Thanks again Njeri, your visits are always welcome. Emile.
Date: 3/28/2015 5:09:00 AM
Yes! Much to ponder here. I have read it over and over. It seems mankind and his ego have created so much destruction ,but when the ego is left behind, Love creates such beauty. Wonderful writing, Emile. Elaine
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Date: 3/28/2015 7:23:00 AM
Thank you so much Elaine, I appreciate your kind words and support. Emile.
Date: 3/27/2015 2:56:00 PM
Very well written with such truth at it's heart with a wonderful flow. Pretty much summed up how I feel. Great job Emile!
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Date: 3/27/2015 4:52:00 PM
Thanks Vincent, I appreciate your visit. Emile.
Date: 3/27/2015 10:20:00 AM
Never give up, never surrender! Don't let the man get you down! Just keep flying :) Very nice poem, well written
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Date: 3/27/2015 10:29:00 AM
Thanks John, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

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