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Daystar rises scattering shadows to the four winds, terrifying sinful serpents who slither beneath rock masses for cover. Vapid, vampiric vipers hide themselves in caves in fear of the light, for they know their time has come. Their vitriolic hate speech spews forth like molten lava, lighting up the night with an ominous, ethereal glow. Servants of Satan, they slander lovers of light, spreading lies and disinformation. They abhor what is holy and shun the sacred. Salacious spiders spinning webs of deception, they are eager to entrap new and naive ones. Fiendish foes fomenting strife and contention, they are desperate demons craving attention and camaraderie, each one a zealous zombie whose only goal is to defile, defame, debase and ultimately, destroy. They are ink stains on our shirts, flies in our soup, arsenic in our water. You read about them in the news, hear their words in whispers, feel their insidious presence. And yet… Because a death has occurred, a life given in sacrifice, we extend our hands to Devildom and plead: Turn back, turn back from your ways. Repent and seek restoration. Pursue love and make amends, so that peace may be restored to the land of light, so that darkness may be vanquished - forever.

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Date: 9/10/2024 7:06:00 PM
Wonderful read with great alliteration. I love to do alliteration.
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Tom Woody
Date: 9/11/2024 5:19:00 AM
Ink empress is queen of alliteration. Check her out and thx
Date: 8/11/2024 8:25:00 PM
Most descriptive expression of these vaunted institutions wailing and playing fast and loose. Even in the obscure theirs won't be without inevitable outcome. Gone are the day the opinion pieces aren't seen as the program's they are.
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Tom Woody
Date: 8/12/2024 5:17:00 AM
Yes, there is an inevitable outcome. Thx Greg
Date: 7/29/2024 3:43:00 PM
Daystar can't rise fast enough to slay the myriads of evildoers slithering around earth right now and fooling even those who normally seem intelligent.
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 7/31/2024 3:38:00 PM
Yep I got that when I read this the first time
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Joe Maverick
Date: 7/30/2024 1:13:00 AM
May God come in.!
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/29/2024 5:15:00 PM
Yes, propaganda is powerful. Change on the horizon Andrea
Date: 7/28/2024 9:47:00 PM
"Fiendish foes fomenting strife and contention, they are desperate demons craving attention and camaraderie, each one a zealous zombie whose only goal is to defile, defame, debase and ultimately, destroy." So very true. Dark forces are always there to destroy light....They are servants of Satan. The naive and the vulnerable fall easy prey to their machinations. Because of the great sacrifices of Christ, we are redeemed and we gain strength to withstand all evil temptations. Beautiful poetic prose.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/29/2024 5:10:00 AM
You've understood it well Valsa. Thx for stopping by
Date: 7/27/2024 11:40:00 AM
I think you did imitate Ink a little.. I struggle with that... I find too many adjectives gives me a headache..I tried in my recent one.. Your poem has a great message..
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/27/2024 12:47:00 PM
Í actually enjoyed it and found it a bit liberating. Emotive poetry let's call it
Date: 7/26/2024 10:55:00 AM
A passionate plea! Funny how both call the other liars, but there is truth, it is not found on sides but in the good book. Blessinsg, dear one!
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/26/2024 11:00:00 AM
It's not so strange Kim, the religious leaders of Jesus' day called him a son of the devil, but we know who was true, right? And there is light, and there is darkness, they are real too and always in opposition. Thx for visit
Date: 7/25/2024 3:11:00 PM
The Rollercoaster of life does have its ups and downs. We are so open with fascination but forget our inner truth, selling fragments of our souls. Our vessels are full of light, and those with evil ways attach and cause havoc. Not many will have clear eyes. However, to see beyond the veil. You summed up this beautiful tragedy that we must learn in earth school. Thank you for sharing!
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/26/2024 5:14:00 AM
Wow. Such a poetic comment. Thx for stopping by Dena!
Date: 7/25/2024 7:16:00 AM
Yes, filled with alliteration. Very nice work. Thanks for sharing. Sara K
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/25/2024 7:24:00 AM
Yesm
Date: 7/24/2024 5:38:00 PM
Tom, you're absolutely on target...peace is a highly desirable commodity that we need to strive for.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/25/2024 5:50:00 AM
Yessir
Date: 7/24/2024 12:31:00 PM
An outpouring of evocative emotions that surges up from the heart and splashes truths onto the page as a current of feelings carries one away, lamenting on today’s reality and tomorrow’s karma...well done, my friend. Emile.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/24/2024 12:57:00 PM
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Date: 7/24/2024 11:13:00 AM
Hello Tom, I really contemplated your well inked poem and loved the contrast between the forces of darkness and evil. We do have this spiritual battle in our world where the dark forces spread lies and hatred. But there is hope for redemption through repentance and love. Through our Lord we will always have hope. Very enjoyable!c- Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/24/2024 12:57:00 PM
Yes, hope until the door of opportunity closes. Thx Daniel
Date: 7/24/2024 6:24:00 AM
Incredible! It's come from a life.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/24/2024 6:29:00 AM
That's what I'm sayin...
Date: 7/24/2024 2:00:00 AM
V alliteration for victory. The power of God is immense and the gates of hell are doomed.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/24/2024 4:38:00 AM
Victory is assured! Thx Vic
Date: 7/23/2024 6:34:00 PM
we all deserve to live in the land of light, wish it were so dear Woody
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2024 7:20:00 PM
It will be... and sooner than many think. Thx Rose
Date: 7/23/2024 1:58:00 PM
hmm..i get the metaphor/analogy..i'd just say watch for the writing becoming a tad overblown or exaggerated (vapid, vampiric vipers, salacious spiders, fiendish foes fomenting, zealous zombie..you get the picture) good alliteration should sound very natural, like speech, so you barely notice it..i've seen you write more real, but i like that you're shining a light on the darkness, so to speak...
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Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 7/25/2024 3:21:00 AM
ah the thorns, yes i know, i've been on the receiving end of em
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Joe Maverick
Date: 7/25/2024 12:16:00 AM
I also noted 'salacious spiders' Yet Tom is being (highly allogorical?) also..Yet i we,you,they,them,and others! Can refer to mr blairs..weasel words line..Aired in parliament and slurped up by Editors and the greater public Etc..That was instrumental in Causing a war mentality.!! So just some points to weigh?
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/24/2024 3:16:00 PM
Or worse yet, a Nilla wafer. Dandelion? More like a black rose... with thorns!
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Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 7/24/2024 1:41:00 PM
no, wallflower is not a word that springs to mind in connection with you, more like dandelion..but it could be worse, you could be a gingernut biscuit lol
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/24/2024 5:43:00 AM
I doubt you would prefer me to be a wallflower. Snore
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Charlotte Puddifoot
Date: 7/24/2024 3:17:00 AM
you seem to have a lot of moments lol
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2024 2:38:00 PM
But it was meant to be alliteration on steroids ;)
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2024 2:29:00 PM
I understand where you are coming from. I was having a moment lol. Appreciate the feedback
Date: 7/23/2024 10:11:00 AM
I adored the atmospheric grim nuance with very intriguing vocabulary choices. Very enjoyable read
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2024 11:13:00 AM
I thought you might :)
Date: 7/22/2024 11:13:00 PM
Yes, do repent those out in the world with negative ideas and thoughts. Make your heart pure . Blessings friend
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/23/2024 4:44:00 AM
Blessings back Eve
Date: 7/22/2024 4:52:00 PM
That's me in a nutshell. Thanks for the enlightenment. And as always, a wonderful poem. Thanks for sharing.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 4:55:00 PM
Ben, you have a great sense of humor. Thx for stopping by
Date: 7/22/2024 1:59:00 PM
Back to fav! It looks like a misunderstanding. They don't know the devil's details 'n constant digs at poets.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 2:04:00 PM
No misunderstanding, just healthy differences in viewpoints. It's all good. Hey thx
Date: 7/22/2024 9:40:00 AM
This goes completely against your previous poem. I'm sad to see it. Oh, you've written well enough, but I see from the comments below what the intent was. Sad. How can you write this after the message of peace before. This is polemic in every sense. My heart aches
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/22/2024 10:52:00 AM
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 10:49:00 AM
Then I think we're basically in agreement except in use of terminology, for which I claim poetic license. Jude, Peter, Paul (gosh read Romans chapter 1) all used terminology to expose darkness that many today would find highly offensive. Does it make it any less the word of God? So, yes to peace, yes to exposing evil, no to terminology. Agreeing to disagree and I still very much appreciate you despite such. I know your heart is in the right place. I hope you give me the same credit
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/22/2024 10:37:00 AM
Certainly. Of course. For that to happen, there needs to be fairness and equality. We are all children of thr same God. Jesus could use the terminology He did because he was God incarnate and knew people's hearts. We are not omniscient. Killing...with words or bombs will never eradicate hate. It will only foster it. Hence, terminology matters. Intent matters. James points to it. If the intent is to bring reconciliation, then hallelujah. We are given the ministry of reconciliation. That means exposing what is wrong. Its never easy but necessary.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 10:19:00 AM
True Christians have always extended the hand of peace, while at the same time not shrinking back from exposing the dark. There is much evil in the world Eileen. Was that not the purpose of your POTD? To expose what you believed to be evil? Do not your comments on the poem confirm that? In the end, we're all after the same thing, peace and reconciliation. Despite how you might feel about the situation you wrote about, no doubt you would thrill to see Arabs and Jews make peace, true?
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/22/2024 10:08:00 AM
You can't say it's general when you respond the way you do to the comments. Honestly... you can't say one thing one day and another on another day. Promote hatred is one thing, speaking truth is another. Terminology matters. I wouldn't be so hurt if I didn't expect more... it is what it is. That's PS for you. Sometimes it's better just to stay away.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 9:51:00 AM
Those who promote hatred and animosity have a common father (John 8:44). The referenced verse is Jesus' own words. I'm not singling out anyone, nor would I ever. Again, this is a general condemnation. And yes, your views are welcome here Eileen. Always
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/22/2024 9:48:00 AM
You may delete my comment. I'll understand. As I said, it just makes me sad.
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 7/22/2024 9:46:00 AM
I'm referring to Keith's comment below and your answer to it. But... you welcome freedom of speech, so I'm stating my opinion. A lot is done under some guise or another. It's not good from anyone and doesn't promote peace... that's for sure. Calling someone demonic... whoever that may be... is going overboard.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 9:42:00 AM
This is a general condemnation of any type of hate speech along with those who propagate it unabashedly, along with an offer for peace and reconciliation (John 3:16; Revelation 21:8). No apologies
Date: 7/22/2024 7:08:00 AM
Hear hear, let your wisdom be heard . But unfortunately the sinful, the evil, the wicked and the horror they spread is present among us, mindfulness is paramount. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 8:06:00 AM
Mindfulness is paramount ... indeed. Thx for visit
Date: 7/22/2024 6:47:00 AM
An inspired piece for sure Tom. You've woven a horrific picture of the evil deeds and doers through metaphor and simile... that goes deeper if we but dive in. Then you bring hope and restoration...a way out of the web. Wonderful and cautionary! Xoxo
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 8:06:00 AM
I thought you might appreciate the ending. Thx for visit
Date: 7/22/2024 4:21:00 AM
Vapid vampiric vipers? I love that. Can I use it next time one of my trolls comes to visit? And salacious spiders spinning webs - there’s a few of those on the Soup but, as you know, I always rise above it all lol. I’m just a very little puffer fish in a tank full of sharks. You can tickle my underbelly. Nice alliteration O’ wise one.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 5:36:00 AM
Sometimes we gotta put in our piranha teeth Keefer. Thx for visit
Date: 7/22/2024 1:30:00 AM
Lovely alliterations here Dear, Tommy. People have so much hate in them and because of the love and light we carry, we find it hard to phantom how most humans and their hearts can be utterly dark and desperately wicked. I've had my share of this and all I could think of is how people want you to fall so badly because of envy. How they share untrue words with evidence. "Salacious spiders spinning webs of deception, they are eager to entrap the new and naivete." These days I just laugh at them.
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 5:35:00 AM
Mostly I laugh because it's soooo pathetic. But there's a point where it just needs exposed and addressed. The poems about Trump and the Arab people - shameful
Date: 7/22/2024 1:05:00 AM
“ defile, defame, debase and ultimately, destroy.” Ive been there somewhere, but at the end of The day i wont let them destroy me and did not let them too, altho they try. What a brilliant write this is , i love the alliterations and wordplay here is so creative and soul hitting! Sinful serpents, to salacious spiders! The darkness youv portrayed and captured through words is impressive! And i love the most the opening lines in this and i love the picture youv used and the title is so cool! FAVE
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Tom Woody
Date: 7/22/2024 5:33:00 AM
I actually tried to imitate your style here somewhat. Thx for the compliment
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