Like a Twenty First Centrury Schizoid Man

As angels dance 
               overhead
    and do battle 
with dragons 
We wait on the ground 
   for the bombs to fall 
It seems that we 
    are 
"Twenty First Century Schizoid Men"
  as that prophetic song says 
       Leaving cherished hopes 
    to die in the flames
    We try desperately 
to be on course 
And 
   I believe we will be 
though it may take a while

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/3/2011 10:16:00 AM
Another gem to cherish, Matt. And yes, hopefully, one day..we may not be here but that day will come. Love this. Always, Annalise
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Date: 1/24/2011 11:49:00 AM
have enjoyed this write Matthew, good to see the piece, i am sure it will do some good!
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Date: 1/23/2011 4:23:00 PM
Hello, Matthew, how are ya? and great poem.. deep and awesome.. hope we learn our lesson soon... have a nice one,..p.d.
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Date: 1/23/2011 8:19:00 AM
Awesome write Matthew and brings to mind the true battle waged daily with forces of good verses evil..my friend... one hope.. the rapture ... enjoyed with luv this happy Sunday..
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Date: 1/23/2011 6:08:00 AM
Thought-provoking write that really has a lot of truth in it. I like you described the anxiety of the 21st Century man. Hope you are enjoying the novel, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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