Individualistic

Not who you was but whom is portrayed 
We all with evil, pulpits shouts redemption rise 
Every is entitled to redeem heart of the soul 
Upon themselves the desire to want change 
Among mist of our depths lays stories, secrets 
Darkness evil hidden away torcher's pain 
Taught morals, respect, one looks for in another 
The kindness of being promoting good will 
What is it we are except what we allow 

That we have become radical civilization of hate 
War falls upon the lips, riots destroy instead unite 
Purpose of government not meant to control 
But overseer of different law of land we bury 
For our own good, forsaken all we stand 
While hiding behind image of world our steps 
All desiring riches, the promised way to life 
But you can not find purpose with close eyes 

Among starry skies, dreams of reality hopes 
We fly flags, liberation to freedom rights 
Each fighting against another even ourselves 
We call for change just defile objective to be 
Like selling your soul, price we give to breath 
But does one die in vain their doing 
Where does the soul go that live this breathe 
But he be a better man than the world his journey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
a powerful read, Steve! I appreciate the intensity and conviction in your words and message(s). The 2d verse struck a chord with me. these two lines were especially impactful: War falls upon the lips, riots destroy instead unite Purpose of government not meant to control wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara
Harvell Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Tkz Sara, hope the day finds you well. Glad you enjoyed and in some way I hope I have touch the soul with inspiration for change.
La France Avatar
August 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Steve, you are a wonderful writer, I like your style. I have always believed that we live many life's during our existence each like chapters, one ends and another begins. I have been many people, but my favorite is who I am now, Constance
Harvell Avatar
August 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Very well said, glad you enjoyed the read. We are many things in life while we struggle just to be ourselves. One not careful, they fall to way of the world loosing themselves. I want my chapter to be about the man, not flaw of his weakness but what I stand for that my difference be seen.
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