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Hell Ain'T a Bad Place To Be

Look all around, what do we all see The world seen so young is it what we believed it to be For this is a world that grows with mans time It's now a ticking clock with destruction it's chime It beggars belief that it's so full of hate If it exists will we ever reach heavens gate So many people in power determine our tomorrows They lie when they get there, growing rich from our sorrows Citizens who are ailing have to pay for their care Whilst the vultures in high towers, just look down and stare Children in pyjama's fight endless needless wars What in the hell are we fighting them for Gun culture and drugs, knife crime seems the passion Our kids our future, it's now their neighbourhood fashion The more our borders we keep open, it dilutes what we share Many queue's we will stand in, in gape open stare The answers are out there if they just open their eyes And if they achieve it, well then this is their prize We need much more than the thoughts from our hearts If anyone is out there, help us humans restart Everyday I look around, and from what I see Hell ain't a bad place to be http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/life-12.php

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Date: 11/24/2014 6:05:00 AM
4th stanza the best among all. you deliver your messge well.. powerful and thougt provoking...
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James Fraser
Date: 11/24/2014 10:39:00 AM
I agree, the 4th stanza sums up once genuine people get into office. As soon as they lie, they should be voted out. Golly, I thought so deep those few years ago, James :)
Date: 11/1/2010 12:13:00 PM
Wonderfully put my dear man, wonderfully put! I truly enjoyed the read. If only words had more power. Caryl
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Date: 10/17/2010 6:56:00 AM
You told it like it is, James. The world is in a pretty bleak state -- children being sent off the fight our wars and those who live in poverty being neglected by those who govern their countries. You are on a roll! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 10/16/2010 12:56:00 PM
Introspective and thought provoking. Would not expect anything different from the highlander. Enjoyed this James, something to ponder on ~ Wilma
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Date: 10/15/2010 3:34:00 PM
Hi James I like this though your words are understandably full of despair.If only those in power would act from the heart but with applied wisdom,not as emotional do -gooder's. Also we seem to be living in a very materialistic age, money being the God of this world,People take second place.Yet hell on earth to me would be a world totally spiritually bereft And I have Faith because there are too many beautiful people around. Thanx for all your comments luv June.
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Date: 10/15/2010 3:21:00 PM
We do need a new start in many respects, James, especially environmental protection and international relations. I understand what you mean when you say, "Hell ain't a bad place to be." Hang in there with me and let's try to change things before it's too late, okay? Love, Carolyn
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