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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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