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Cloning History

Through invisible bars Of his wide expansive space, He searched far into the night sky And settled upon a distant star, Where the wounds she had administered Did not resemble upheaval at all. This bridge he had crossed A time warp, a pathway through space In chains of link-less shackles, On the “SS Bounty Celest” Stacked to the brim with earth’s forlorn, Alas prisoners from a congested world Where with no recognition of one’s culture By its self-governed order without borders, Into the melting pot one and all did fall. Deep within this God forsaken galaxy An outback far beyond, Where the limit of sunlit days Roll into moonless nights And the hours are long. Man, with his acute sense of superiority Feels free to explore roam and contaminate, And with the logic Of digital and mechanical auxiliary, Destroys in His name All that had gone before. © Harry J Horsman 2018

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Date: 12/13/2018 11:25:00 AM
What wonderful poetry Harry. Really thought provoking! Complicated and complex issues which you handle with such flair! Best wishes, Jennifer
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Date: 12/9/2018 5:57:00 AM
wow xx
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Date: 12/7/2018 5:31:00 AM
Excellent food for thought there; we really are, "cloning history". Well done.
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Date: 12/5/2018 5:48:00 PM
very profound one , Harry. Wow!
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Date: 12/5/2018 2:39:00 PM
much has been given to man and yet he takes everything for granted... such a painfully beautiful write, harry... huggs
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Date: 12/5/2018 5:52:00 AM
A Galactic journey thru the mind of man...will he ever learn...great eye-opener my friend...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 12/5/2018 5:16:00 AM
Sometimes I wonder why God gave us so much if he knew what we would do with it, Free will they say, huh, I think we should treat our earth better . Mother earth deserves it. Love to you dear man. xo
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Date: 12/5/2018 2:06:00 AM
- A terrifying development, Harry - An excellent writing - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 12/4/2018 5:41:00 PM
This is a ship I'd hate to be on when it sets sail, Harry. All aboard seem hopelessly diminished. Sometimes we don't see how the wounds we cause affect others. I'd like to see a kinder, gentler world. And we could start with kindness to our fellow poets. I love the way you allowed us to soar through the galaxy, Harry. A poignant and compelling poem! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 12/4/2018 5:01:00 PM
Just love the lines 'the limit of sunless days/roll into moonless nights' just sublime!
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Date: 12/4/2018 11:34:00 AM
powerfully penned freeverse Harry:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 12/4/2018 9:38:00 AM
Free verse at its best, Harry, excellent, fave !
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Date: 12/4/2018 8:32:00 AM
A tremendous write Harry..well done, indeed!
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