Fill the Holes

Look not away from the depths of depravity
     that man has descended to
For it is those that dare not see, 
     that helps it to perpetuate and succeed
Stare into the depths with thought, 
     gain the insight needed to fill the voids
Thereby destroying the abyss 
     that man created within himself and the world
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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September 7, 2008 at 10:26 AM
We tend to look away from the unpleasant things in this world instead of stepping in and helping. This is a great piece Micheal. I have not had a lot of time for writing and reading over the summer but hopefully in winter I can get back in the swing of things. Enjoy you writing. Hope all is well. God Bless Phyl
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September 4, 2008 at 4:44 PM
hi Michael this is a great write, while telling a story as well, man has dominated man to his own injury, and thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my writes, take care D-nyce you might like my write on the men of poetry soup.
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September 4, 2008 at 8:29 AM
i wish more people thought like you but unfortunatly we live in a world that is changing. john h loving iii
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September 3, 2008 at 3:09 PM
This is just excellent. I like the way the poem develops from line to line. The message is wonderful. Man has the ability to create and destroy. Hopefully, he will always create. Great job! ~Joseph
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September 2, 2008 at 1:49 PM
There is a lot of depth to this poem Much to think about in your words. I've already read it a few times. The title is fitting for this piece. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Karen
Foulk Avatar
September 2, 2008 at 10:25 AM
a great piece of warm poetry, enjoyed reading this.
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 2, 2008 at 9:31 AM
Very deep and well expressed, Michael... Dorian
Kelly Avatar
September 2, 2008 at 7:26 AM
You have seen a lot here , Michael and said much . Great insight .....
Richards Avatar
September 2, 2008 at 6:36 AM
Good Morning Michael....Very thoughtful poem here. We tend to look away too often at the things that are unpleasant in this world. If only we could come together and heal this world that was given to us. Provocative and honest look at our world here, there are so many voids that need filling. We need reminders like this every day...maybe each of us can do our part, a little at a time. Reaching out to each other like this is one little thing we can do .....Nice work!....Carrie
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