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Can You Show the Same

In a world of conformity Individuality i cannot see Is it the beak or the bill The blanket or the quilt The power of an individual The weakness of an individual It is easy to fall down But so hard to get back up So why should you feel okay when you put someone down? What if they never get back up? I feel like a friend that is friendless And a man that is powerless If you had the barrel pointed your direction Would you still be able to show the same affection?

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Space Cadet

Date: 12/16/2016 2:08:00 AM

This is a great verse that questions the role of individualism (as a civilian or in the military?) in society or culture as well as assimilating within a society or group. A man that IS powerless has TRUE power. This is a good write that briefly touches on a few subjects that are great prompts for expounding upon, and your words definitely make me question them. Thank you for sharing. I'd love to see more of your work. Keep sharing and send me a message if you have questions, etc. -Wesley C