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Make Love the Weapon

For every time I wake, another day A chance there is to live another way To right the wrongs injustice came to know No more the songs of hate to be on show Feel the world, heal the world Make the love the weapon that’s unfurled Oh, if we stop and take the time to care Imagine if we took the time to share To help someone we meet along the way Put down the gun and then begin to say Heal the world, feel the world Make love the weapon that’s unfurled

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 4/25/2022 11:02:00 AM

So sweet, I don't understand aggression and hate. But I could not hug or even remotely like an aggressive dictator who attacks an innocent freedom loving people. I love the song 'San Francisco' by Scott McKenzie! After reading the other comments I played it :) <3 We lived near the bay till I was nine. My sister and I wanted to be flower children, we made love beads and wore flowers in our hair and would greet others with the peace sign and say "Peace!" If only everyone felt this way.

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/25/2022 4:26:00 PM

BJ, I’m with you, I’m just going to love, period. What’s more important!!!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/10/2022 4:24:00 PM

I agree, Mike. It doesn't seem that radical to me, to just quit hating and fighting and grow up. Letting love settle difference is the best way. Many times, both parties are just fine, they just have different points of view. No reason to hate each other. Most of the time I should say. Have a great day, Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/13/2022 6:57:00 AM

I'm with you Bill, Happy Sunday !!!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 3/9/2022 9:27:00 PM

Love thy neighbour as thyself, or try to. Hate seems to be contagious of late. Let us keep faith that good overpowers evil in the end. My heart goes out to the Ukrainians who are showing such strength and bravery at this treacherous time. As you say,Mike, Love conquers all.

Mike Gentile
Date: 3/10/2022 4:27:00 AM

I always believed that Shirley, I surely hope it holds true!! Thanks

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/8/2022 8:52:00 AM

Mike, I have an extra ticket and I'd like to offer it to you. It's for a 1-week round trip to a Haight-Asbury Love-in in 1968. There's only one catch: You can hop on board from Florida, but you're going to be returned to downtown Seattle at midnight. ~ Make sure to wear some flowers in your hair! :) Scott McKenzie