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Lost Legions

Stop !
Look ! 
Listen to the ways of the world
Of all it's complexities
It's overrated 
And understated 
Those who succeed 
Fail by greed 
We the prey
We the predator 
Pledge allegiance 
To the flag of death 
And for which it stands 
One world 
United in the demise 
Of humanity 
With plague 
And suffering 
For all !

Eric (and sometimes not)

Copyright © Eric Nolan | Year Posted 2009

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Eric Nolan Date: 1/13/2009 8:11:00 PM Yoni, sometimes it's hard for me to distinguish between humor and sarcasm in chat. I need to work on that more. Login to Reply

Yoni Dvorkis Date: 1/13/2009 8:06:00 PM I agree about God Eric. I meant it in a more humorous tone though it may have been a bit too sarcastic. But then you wrote a poem about sarcasm so that makes it OK:) Login to Reply

Eric Nolan Date: 1/13/2009 11:06:00 AM Thank you Derrick, I appreciate your comments and I will check out your poem you suggest I like all the talent I see around here it's great to see. Login to Reply

Eric Nolan Date: 1/13/2009 11:03:00 AM Thank you for your suggestions Carol I always write from the heart. There is no way else to be from me. I look forward to your observations of my others. Thank you. Login to Reply

Eric Nolan Date: 1/13/2009 11:01:00 AM You I thought about that Yoni, but then I realized that God has nothing to do with that pledge. It is made by man as is the thoughts behind the modifications. I felt including him would be an insult because he is about peace, nothing more. I do like the twist though, but its just not my way. Thank you as always Yoni Login to Reply

Derrick Burton Date: 1/13/2009 10:59:00 AM Loved this poetry and what you are saying really seems to be truthful and here as we speak. enjoyed reading it, check out my poem The chocolate chip conspiracy, funny witha a lesson. Login to Reply

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 1/13/2009 10:50:00 AM Welcome to PoetrySoup Eric. Always write what is in your heart and you will get the point across.I hope to read more of your poetry as time permits. Love, Carol Login to Reply

Yoni Dvorkis Date: 1/12/2009 9:47:00 PM I still feel 'Under God' should be in your modified pledge. If God (Allah Elohim etc) doesn't give us the green light to kill each other we may actually realize how stupid this world truly is, and that's just not as fun. This is amazing writing Eric. Login to Reply

Eric Nolan Date: 1/10/2009 6:37:00 AM Good observations Judy, Thank you for your feedback it is appreciated. Login to Reply

Judy Riley Date: 1/9/2009 10:14:00 PM Each to their own metophors, so much distrust written in this,writting is a good tool to let out strong emotions, this one reflects that. thanks for sharing Judy riley Login to Reply