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Heart and Steel

What pleases man whose hard as steel, And in his heart, he cannot feel, Injustice, injury, insult? Hard as steel, with blunt device, Effective when he needs to strike, A deal, a triumph, a price! Blatant in his way, he conquers forth, Indelicate; but sure with zeal, He’s strong, and he has won his worth! Consider a man as instrument, Delicate, complex; heart contends, Injustice, injury, insult? Sensor, senses finely tuned; designed, To facilitate endless rules, Be real, be friend, be nice! Hard as steel can smash him down, Indelicate but he will frown, I’m wrong, and I have lost my precious crown. - Show quoted text -

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 3/9/2010 5:44:00 PM
Your writing makes me stop to contemplate. I luv the deep meanings. Good work. David B
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Date: 3/7/2010 6:16:00 AM
Wow, David, This is beautiful. I don't remember reading your work before. I visited today because Marty Owens wants you to participate in my (Poetry-Pass-Along game. Soup Mail) I am so happy that I had the pleasure of reading this wonderful poem today. I'm going to favorite poem and poet. Smiles, Dane Ann
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Date: 3/7/2010 12:28:00 AM
Like the alliteration in the L1 of penultimate verse David.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome commnts today.
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Date: 3/6/2010 10:08:00 PM
Interesting write. Thought provoking. Makes me think of soldiers. Well written, David. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 3/5/2010 11:52:00 PM
Well written , deep piece , David . I'm not sure the crown is lost !! , even the " Triple " one !!! Write onnnnnnnn ....
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Date: 3/5/2010 10:55:00 PM
Yes, very deep, and very different types of people to do a contrast of, David. Very thoughtful writing. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 3/5/2010 4:23:00 PM
Deep and full of emotion..Charma
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Date: 3/5/2010 4:21:00 PM
David.. u are from Ireland.. did u happen to read Ireland by Richard Pickett..yet? he is a friend of mine on Soup and think u will like the tribute to your country..luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 3/5/2010 4:11:00 PM
Intense and introspective read David .. a man in turmoil expressing himself.. in your poetic lines.. I like it..luv... "Sweetheart"
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