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One Vision of a World Turned Upside Down

A silver shawl hangs heavy over the mountain 
sky grey clouds shooting gun barrel smoke hiding sunlight 

Looking out towards the ocean dreaming in wild north Atlantic waves
tides turn a little lamb suffering in the spring crouched cold 

We all see visions of injustices flash before our eyes turn
for which no one is held responsible the standing joke of our century 

So many people turn a blind eye as their souls have already been bought
children of this world have suffered at the hands of tyrant slave masters 

Born free without chains attached what gives any race the God given right 
killing innocent women and children destroying families unjust actions 

Some of us on this planet are sick with an untrustworthy state of affairs
listening to what these monstrous brutes get away with 

In the name of peace not twisted truths building bridges instead of walls 
who ever sells arms are terrorists against the living  

Democracy has no grounds only love the suffering because 
behind the mask many in this world condemn us 

Branded from birth marked as slaves unto a system each of us a number
piercing bullets flash before the eyes redemption knowing whats true

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Bl Devnath

Date: 4/16/2016 4:59:00 PM

Excellent Visions my lovely friend. 7++ sure. Loved always my lovely friend, bl

Gary Bateman

Date: 4/15/2016 11:24:00 AM

Hello Liam My Great Friend, I've finally returned and posted my first poem earlier today, entitled: "The Unknown." Your couplet here is both eloquent and outstanding (as usual). I always expect no less from you!! The imagery, words, and vision of your write are quite powerful and certainly bring both a righteous and moral message to the reader. A "7" + FAV too!! Cheers and Best, Gary (P.S. Let's talk this weekend, if possible.)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/15/2016 8:34:00 AM

A vivid reality you have painted my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/14/2016 9:05:00 AM

- We see it every day .... terrible images that had a profound influence - A deep and sad poem Liam - Very well written !!! - Hugs and <3 // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/14/2016 7:57:00 AM

Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/13/2016 7:08:00 PM

There is so much injustice in life and politics, for we never are born free, there is always a shackle on our soul. You tell well of this. Words need to be spoken to those who blind their eyes.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 4/13/2016 3:12:00 PM

Hi Liam!This is a most powerful, outstanding poem you've written here my dearest friend Liam.All so very sad but beautifully penned with truth and deep caring.Yes,very sadly the world we're living in these days is completely upside down Liam.All these terrible injustices, make my heart n soul very sad everyday.Another very beautiful sparkling diamond from your very golden glowing pen.Thanks for writing this very excellent,beautiful, great piece here.Awesome!A true glowing gem!Your pen is truly mighty golden!A 7+++ ++!A Fav!I wish you n' your very dear family all the very best always Liam.To me you're always the best in everything Liam.So very beautiful,romantic,gentle and sweet.I really hope n' pray that you're okay in everything.Please keep positive n' very strong.Always keeping you in my thoughts n' prayers,Liam.Keep your faith!Keep your love hopes n' follow your dreams always too:))Wishing you a very lovely week!In His light!God bless you always!:)Love n' hugs!xoxox D.^O^