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Intolerance

From the womb I sprung forth in a storm unrelenting waves crashing ashore, endless bending and blending alone and defenseless to weather the tempest the gales blew relentless, clouding my senses Set adrift in that sea of the knowledge of man attempting to stand, felt around with bare hands plunged deep in the waters, searching for others consciousness faltered, eyes closing shutters Then I had awakened to find I'd been taken to an archaic dwelling, time should have forsaken a shaman commands- a glorious rant a clasping of palms, an aggregate chant From what source? I did wonder, descending to ponder was ultimate wisdom derived and contrived upon examination, and deep contemplation I viewed this creation, with grim consternation An anomaly present in each generation a wise person born, elevated, and stationed to higher position, with God given vision Innate intuition brings truth to fruition Mankind in collective, this most stubborn creature materialism his central shared feature twisting to suit them to there situations killing the prophets- forging the nations Undertows from life's currents did violently grab me envelop and drag me, develop, distract me manifesting unsettling neural connections truth became slippery- changing directions Somewhere through the ages our paths had diverged wise words been perverted, and hatred emerged devouring souls, then swallowing whole foundations of kingdoms, rendering null

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Date: 4/18/2015 5:14:00 AM
congrats on being featured hugs
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 4/27/2015 3:42:00 AM
Thanks Shadow!
Date: 4/13/2015 1:13:00 PM
Top marks for this your first contribution to Soup, Ronald. I am very much impressed by the depth of thought and expression. // Thank you for stopping by to read my poetry. All the best. // paul
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 4/13/2015 2:51:00 PM
Thanks again Paul. And no problem, it was my pleasure!
Date: 4/8/2015 6:45:00 AM
Ronald, I hope you create more like this. I simply love the meter and rhyme wrapped around a powerful message like this. I give this a 7
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 4/10/2015 4:46:00 AM
Thanks again kind sir!
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 4/10/2015 1:25:00 AM
8 being the likes of The Erl King, and 9 The Raven right? Because you and I are both fully aware that 10 represents perfection. 10 is that little airbrushed plastic bimbo siren on basic cable between 5-6 am, trying desperately to lure lonely men's credit cards into the rocky shallows, only to be devoured by thrice divorced, post menopausal harpies. Who've more than well mastered the art of "faking" many long ages ago..... LMAO!!! Just being a douchebag man. Thanks Jerry, I truly appreciate it man. I've read some of your work as well, and was impressed! Thanks again my friend.
Date: 2/28/2015 8:46:00 PM
Ronald, A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I want to be the first to invite you on over to the contest page. I OFFER MY CONTEST in hopes it inspires you in some way. I will enjoy following you and your poetry:) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy 2015, with New Poet Friends @-> LINDA <-@
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 4/10/2015 1:28:00 AM
Thank you kindly Linda!
Date: 2/27/2015 10:07:00 PM
Ronald, Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. I will get much delight in reading and in time become familiar with your verse. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 3/28/2015 8:19:00 PM
Thank you SKAT. I'm 37 years old and live in Salisbury, NC. I just paint and write a little. I've started a novel, but I've decided to toy with a bit of verse when I'm suffering any block on that endeavor. I posted a few poems on here 7-8 years ago, and I can't seem to find them?! Oh well, guess I'll just have to write more? Can't wait to check out your work! Thanks for your time and kindness.
Date: 2/23/2015 12:50:00 PM
- A very well written poem, Ronald ! - I welcome you to the P Soup ! - Nice to meet you, looking forward to getting to know you and your poems - // Anne-Lise ;)
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Ronald Wheeler
Date: 3/28/2015 8:20:00 PM
Thanks and same to you!

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