Jailer

there are links in chains
that hold the world together
but who holds the key

© Harry J Horsman 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 8/1/2021 10:23:00 AM
Another winner, Harry! You ask a thought provoking question that leads the reader to ponder possibilities. Be well. Brian
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Date: 4/27/2021 7:45:00 PM
Just a few, a very few hole this key, some say they are in one cult, some say it is just a brotherhood, others say it is just a myth, but who knows? We come into the world, we make do of what we can do, then pass on to leave others to walk along and leave their foot prints. What a beautiful write.
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Date: 4/24/2021 11:38:00 AM
I agree with Sara. Sometimes corrupt leaders think they have the key. A loving God is the answer, though! A wonderful poem, Harry.
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Date: 4/18/2021 9:05:00 AM
Very good question, Harry ~ food for thought
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Date: 4/14/2021 4:18:00 AM
Harry right now Satan thinks he does but praise be to God we know who holds the key. I really like your thoughts penned. Sara
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Date: 4/11/2021 10:00:00 AM
Very interesting thoughts here, Harry... a riddle, perchance. “holding the world together” sounds positive, but your title makes one thing of prison. Maybe we all hold the key .... but we are afraid of breaking free because it’s all we’ve ever known. Imprisoned perhaps... but happily so, in our own ignorance.
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Date: 4/10/2021 1:14:00 PM
well, I guess we could say WE hold the key if we would but learn how to all get together and USE it to elect good fellows and have a peaceful society. Awesome thoughtful senryu, Harry (sadly I never see many good politicians to vote for)
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Date: 4/9/2021 5:59:00 PM
A lot to think about. Great poem and title, Harry :)
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Date: 4/9/2021 12:28:00 PM
such a thoughtful & thought-provoking one here, my friend. I hope you are doing well, Harry : )
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Date: 4/8/2021 6:15:00 AM
Evocative of the world we live in. Well said, Harry.
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Date: 4/8/2021 4:20:00 AM
Nice senryu... so many corrupt people in this worlds, sadly most of them rule us...
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Date: 4/7/2021 11:46:00 PM
The corrupt politicians.
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