O Men

The day is coming
When the gates will close
To those not purified
Of destructive thought

It is time
To be thy neighbors loving friend


The day is coming
The heart already knows
When tears will be cried
And time cannot be bought

For it is time
To change before the coming end
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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February 4, 2011 at 6:43 PM
a cool write, enjoyed reading this one,...p.d.
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February 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Very creative and interesting write on O men
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