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Hope In the Balance

Almost by chance
direction emerges
for generating harmonious inclusivity
Judge kindly
lest man’s nature
opens past’s quickly resolved struggles
to unite vengeful warring xenophobes
yielding zeal

Copyright © Nigel Fawcett | Year Posted 2008

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Mc Mc Date: 12/31/2008 2:40:00 AM to unite vengeful warring xenophobes yielding zeal very good- enjoyed the lines above too. all the best! keep em coming!! Login to Reply

Amy Swanson Date: 12/5/2008 11:35:00 AM What a creative ABC, very impressive! Well written, I really enjoyed it. God bless, Amy :) Login to Reply

Robin L. Gass Date: 12/4/2008 6:04:00 AM It is obvious that much talent lies beneath the surface, as well. This is an awesome write, in content and form. keep swimming, Nigel. Love Robin Login to Reply

Juliane Thomas Date: 12/4/2008 4:28:00 AM You are a master of the ABCs! Another wonderful one, and I don't know how you do it. I really love the second to the last line "to unite vengeful warring xenophobes"... wonderful image and truly amazing! Thank you so very much for your encouraging words regarding my first fulton "Beach Banquet"...I truly appreciate it! ~Juliane Login to Reply

Fathima Dawood Date: 12/3/2008 10:52:00 PM Wow!! Well done peace of poetry Nigel. I have never attempted this form, but such swift dexterity in this write. Good job!! Peace Fathima Login to Reply

Derrick Burton Date: 12/3/2008 10:42:00 PM this reminds of pope john 2 book go in peace you didnt copy it did you. Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 12/3/2008 5:43:00 AM Holy ABC's! Wow Nigel, absolutely the best of this form of poetry I have ever read. Usually with this form you know immediately what it is, but not with yours. Exceptional poem on it's own! Why am I not surprised? Yeah, your poetry rocks! Love, Shar Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 12/3/2008 5:33:00 AM Nigel I know nothing of this form and probably won't try it but you have written another wonderful piece. Enjoyed the read. Login to Reply

Kristin Reynolds Date: 12/3/2008 3:22:00 AM This form is so hard, that's why I've only done it once - once is enough! lol you did an excellent job, love, Kristin Login to Reply

Michaela Payne Date: 12/2/2008 3:43:00 PM wow this was awesome! You did an amazing job with this form, it almost seemed effortless. Awesome write my friend. ~Michaela~ Login to Reply

Barbara Gorelick Date: 12/2/2008 3:29:00 PM Now try to say that 3 times fast! This is the first ABC I've noticed on The Soup. I would say this is next to impossible to write and make any sense. Good one! Love, BG Login to Reply

Sue Mason Date: 12/2/2008 3:20:00 PM Yeah!! Great use of this form ... send it to Obama's website ... smile ... Login to Reply

Michael Torres Date: 12/2/2008 2:27:00 PM Nigel this is so clever wow. This is so true. I love this congratulations on this one. One of my favorites.Michael Login to Reply

P Sheart Date: 12/2/2008 2:08:00 PM Hi Nigel You're a deep thinker Nigel, I love it! You say a lot here, very inspirational and fun too. For I need to look up xenophobes ha! Take care Love Light Truth Patricia Login to Reply