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Now But Then

Relieved, lawless foxes in the jungle
The lawful lions have vacated
Freedom at stake, shattered 
struggle
Some aree cast away, some 
migrated
How wee are we before these ones

Harmful contrition and sympathy
Must be walking their gentle minds
How oppressed are pressed without 
pity
Rarely rare to see but rarely as 
kinds
How wee are we before these ones

Then when they came here anew
Things were new and harmonious
Then these depraved minds were 
few
Then life was lively, never as tedious 
How wee are we before these ones

Then 'man of means' means 
morality
Then there was respect for chiefs
Now 'man of means' means 
amorality
Now there is respect for thieves
How wee are we before these ones
Now let's forbear like our forebear

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Beata Agustin

Date: 11/30/2024 1:31:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/9/2016 12:27:00 AM

Omebe, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA

Skat A

Date: 1/10/2016 5:16:00 PM

Omebe, I enjoyed reading your excellent poem today. Thanks for sharing -Skat love

Richard Palmer

Date: 6/1/2014 1:36:00 PM

wow,so true,but don't give up hope,what goes around comes around,the ALMIGHTY is not asleep,wonderful write Omebe