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Power

True it is That it intoxicates True it is That it makes men bend When ought be straight True it is That it makes men bow When ought be seated True it is That it makes men fall When ought be standing True it is That it drives emotions With totality in itself Once had POWER!!! It makes men boast It begets pride To the fool And builds the humility Of the humble It increases the wisdom Of the wise It makes the noblest Of men, Vile It helps the good Conquer fears And live a life To be remembered For generations In the right hand It can help a nation Become a super-power In the wrong It can destroy What is left of it For with most Absolute power Corrupts Absolutely

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 8/7/2011 2:30:00 PM
This is beautiful and so very true... well penned...
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Date: 3/13/2011 6:44:00 AM
oh so true! people were not created to dominate each other! well done
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