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Of Promises and Ashes

A promotion of anxiety entwines with current society, engendering moral surrendering, we live a life now so compromised, with more to fear therein, than mortal demise. Copyright Joe Maverick 2011

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Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 5/20/2013 1:36:00 PM

A powerful statement, my friend... so much to mull over. Morality seems to be the victim here. Would that our 'leaders' behaved in an ethical manner. BRAVO Joe!! Best wishes, Keith

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:40:00 PM

Thank you Keith, although Belated my reply now is.. I Miss your input, You were a Most respected talent, shine On my freind.!

Daver Austin

Date: 11/28/2012 2:28:00 PM

Kum susser tod. My German is not good. There is a certain foreboding present in our daily living, who can deny? Love, daver

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:42:00 PM

Daver though you are gone you Are not forgotton dear friend.'

Daver Austin

Date: 8/25/2012 11:30:00 AM

You said it, Joe. Seems like the powers that be are dead set on scaring hell out of Americans. The media is probably the worst offender. Love, daver

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 6/6/2012 7:26:00 PM

A global statement, Joe, though here you've given a sense of priority. More to fear without, than death itself. Best wishes, Love, Mikki

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:44:00 PM

Many thanks Mikkie, just realised i had these great comments, my best to you.'

M.I.A .

Date: 1/26/2012 7:32:00 PM

yes, very well said Joe. love your title and the poem. thanks for stopping by and your kind comments.

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:45:00 PM

Thank you for the read and Comment, many thanks.'

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/22/2012 9:37:00 PM

'revisiting this one that is so true!

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:47:00 PM

Hello its me, replying to you And we are still on good terms In 2023.! God bless Andrea.' Thanks for the comment.)

Red Fiery

Date: 12/4/2011 1:59:00 PM

Yes ! very much true...what kind of life we all are living...a haywire...we all have learnt to compromise but why?????? this poem speaks to me a lot.. a wuestion arises from the core of the heart....we are losing our identity. Excellent is a very little word for this poem. You deserve mre than this...

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:51:00 PM

Hi there Red..' Ha I was one of Youse all along..! I just kept it Quiet..' Well God had His reasons Now I beleive..Thank you so much For commenting.!

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/23/2011 4:10:00 PM

Unfortunately this rings true Yours Matthew Anish

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:52:00 PM

Thank you Matthew, all my best and respect to your prescence here..'

Don Johnson

Date: 9/14/2011 6:38:00 PM

Yes Joe, we seem upon the brink, while madness raises such a stink, and murder happens in a blink, the gall of suiciders :(

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:54:00 PM

Well Don, finally getting round To replys mate, I sure miss you.) Thank you cobber.!

Marilyn Hernandez

Date: 9/11/2011 8:10:00 PM

Beautiful and profoundly wise. Short but powerful, you paint an accurate picture of the world we live in. Thanks for sharing (and commenting on my poem).

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:56:00 PM

Hello and many thanks Marylin, all my best to you.'

Mohammad Taha Effendi

Date: 9/11/2011 3:02:00 PM

Very true! These are testing times surely, but with faith you can always see that flickering light at the end of the tunnel only if you have the will to survive. Very well-penned piece I must add. Thank you for you kind comments Joe. Blessings, Taha

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:03:00 PM

Thank you for your comment Mohammed Most thoughtful.'

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/8/2011 12:21:00 AM

thanks for your comments, Joe, you are the greatest!

Matthew Anish

Date: 9/1/2011 4:25:00 PM

There are fates worse than death - I agree! Thanks for commenting on my poetry. Keep writing! Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/1/2011 9:00:00 AM

Hi, Joe, The Double walker is based on an actual event I have heard of. How are you?.

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 1:59:00 PM

Thank you dear Dr Ram, i am well, and Honoured by your visit.'

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/29/2011 7:08:00 PM

Joe are you safe in the storm?? I hope so!! enjoyed reading your works again and again.

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:01:00 PM

Thank you Doris, thank you For greeting me when I First came.'

Judy Ball

Date: 8/26/2011 10:18:00 AM

This is really special Joe. Very eloquent in it's ording and I do so agree. Excellent. God Bless, JB

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:04:00 PM

Judy thank you..Also God bless.'

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 8/23/2011 6:00:00 PM

Powerful write! truer words have not been spoken!!!! Really like this alot! Thank you for your comments I appreciate it.-----Lori

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:05:00 PM

Hello Lon, My reply is late yet Sincere.' All the best to you there.)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/23/2011 1:04:00 AM

I really like this and it's so true, Joe! Luv, Andrea

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/23/2011 1:03:00 AM

I really like this and it's so true, Joe! Luv, Andrea

Elaine George

Date: 8/22/2011 2:32:00 AM

Very deep and thought evoking, Joe. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments. Lainie

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:06:00 PM

Hi Laine..Thank you and God bless you.'

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/21/2011 5:43:00 PM

fear of how to survive I imagine Joe but we have a Higher Power to lean on luv.. great title ..terrific lines ..wonderful thought provoking piece..my friend.. we are on vacation in Florida for two glorious weeks with three little grand babies ..so cute ..so fun.. so awesome luv..

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:08:00 PM

Despite you being gone i remember you with kindness Thank you for this commentinda-marie.'

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/20/2011 5:40:00 PM

Indeed, death would seem more appealing than living in war-stricken areas or being in the midst of a riot or terrorist attack. Joe, I see death as the passage to eternal life and have no fear of it. But the "moral surrendering" you describe -- scares me. Excellent short verse. Love, Carolyn (Todd the toad's still looking for a manager. LOL)

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:10:00 PM

Carolyn my thanks to you You were second to greet Me here after Doris.'you are Always in my memory.'

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/20/2011 2:59:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this afternoon..There is anxiety in our society for sure..One never knows what will happen from day to day..Your presence at my work lifted my spirits..Sara

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:12:00 PM

Sara my profound thanks to You.' God bless and guide you.'

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr.

Date: 8/20/2011 1:10:00 AM

Nice little rhyming piece here Joe and written of truth too. Thanks for your respected time and commenting on my work a well.

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:13:00 PM

Hello Anthony, my best wishes And thank you for time here.'

Robert Ball

Date: 8/19/2011 2:46:00 PM

The only thing to fear is fear itself, not mine but from a notable. Great poem Joe, what do you mean when you say if I'm alright? If you mean Spiritually. I'm just fine. Just started a Spiritual book and it will be on God's time anyway. Sometimes I feel I'm getting nowhere and then I get a pat on the back and the vigor comes back. God bless the soupers they make it all possible. robert

Joe Maverick
Date: 6/18/2023 2:15:00 PM

Bob God bless you wherever you Are..Thank you for being a Man of God.'