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Empathy Ink Not Blood Trolls on the Run

Empathy Ink Not Blood / Trolls on the Run An Army of pens descended, the battle lines were Drawn As they scoured and searched for the Enemy, 'Til it was almost Dawn. Pens to attention, Awaiting their command . fingers at the Ready , The ink God Did demand. Some fell by The wayside, Some of old age died, Others felt defeated before they even tried . Others felt dejected, while some just sat and cried. A message from General Pentorights To My fonts of Knowledge said "Remember pens, we are mightier than the sword, Defeat is not an Option, we have Right, And Calliope on our side." The Underwoods, the Imperials and Remington's gave us joy, The Mignons battled bravely, but their stylus was too slow, Others fell by the wayside , those losses, a bitter blow. We launched assault after assault, weapons of mass creation we deployed, Up and down the country, armed a little girl and boy, We all knew this was serious , this wasn't just any toy. As they moved Into position, the battle cry did sound, But not a single word was spoke, As the pens moved side to side . This was the real world , one we could not rehearse, Just one wrong word , phrase , line, or verse Where tears of blood are spilt, the tremors within the mind. The narrative was loaded , the conText painful to read As red ink spilt , the nightmares of our dreams. Empathy is not just a word , it's an emotion we should breed . The inkfantry were on the March again, it was no longer just the pen, Black and blue the battle raged, the trolls were on the run, And those that refused to choose empathy, well their ink was all but done. The moral of this story, is that empathy is key, And whether written in ink or text , language can destroy, Because in the end, each one of us is someone's girl or boy. The war will only be over, when we all act as one . For we are merely fleeting visitors. On our journey around the Sun .

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Date: 3/16/2024 11:07:00 AM
What a powerful and moving write this is, i agree with you, together with empathy and compassion can only peace be attained. So soul hitting and very well articulated lines i especially loved the ending the most as it resonates with how i think too. “ for we are all merely fleeting visitors” i agree! Profound! Pleasure reading this. Sending you light
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/17/2024 1:43:00 AM
Good morning Ink Empress , these qualities our my world , it's the world I live in , even for the smallest of Gods creatures without voices. I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading my poem and thank you once again for reading and taking the time to respond . Kindness , Daniel
Date: 3/13/2024 5:15:00 PM
I like this a lot with great story telling and an even better message. Enjoyed!
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/13/2024 10:43:00 PM
Hi David, thanks once again for your kind words, I felt it was more the battle was won but the war still continues , thanks again and have a great day , Daniel
Date: 3/9/2024 10:48:00 PM
Well delivered to the reader Daniel.' Thought Before action, and how much do we value Ourselves? How much stress will we put Our Own humanity through?? May Gof bless you.!
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/9/2024 11:19:00 PM
Good Morning Joe , Thanks for your encouraging comments Joe , we all have different values on life and it's importance , until we have shared values and respect for life , nothing will change . Our words should be used for good not evil , not to destroy , and cause pain to others . I live in hope . Bless you also Joe for taking the time to read the poem and recognise the importance of the message . Thank you . Daniel
Date: 3/4/2024 10:52:00 PM
Hi Sara , this poem is thanks to Bob my cat 4am yesterday morning, he wanted to play. I try to vary my poems as it helps keep me sane , as i found the more serious and deeper poems can have a lasting impact, the first poem I uploaded on here A Petal Amongst the Thorns had a profound effect on my life , so sometimes I tread with care , thank you as always for reading and your continued encouragement , Your Irish Friend . Daniel
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Date: 3/4/2024 4:31:00 PM
Your poem was both unique and masterfully created. The 'call to arms' against the trolls was brilliant. Kindness and empathy put them on the run! I especially liked the wisdom in the last three lines. Have to fave this so others might see your talent and experience your poetic voice. enjoy your evening, Sara
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Date: 3/4/2024 8:35:00 AM
Daniel, This is a powerful testament to the enduring strength of empathy in the face of adversity. Your poem vividly depicts the battle against ignorance and cruelty, where pens become weapons of compassion and understanding. Each stanza is a call to arms, urging us to wield our words with care and empathy, to combat hatred and division. This is a thought-provoking piece that challenges us to strive for unity and compassion in our interactions. - Blessings, Daniel
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Daniel Caplin
Date: 3/4/2024 8:58:00 AM
Hello Daniel , I actually couldn't have penned your words any better than if I was writing it myself , thank you for stopping by and expressing as always your kind and accurate thoughts . Maybe one day we will all see and treat others as equals and nothing less. Always Kindest wishes . Daniel

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