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...for my sons Keir and Evan Truth is a two-edged sword, you will be cut by nonsense, not by circumstance, my son, and blinded to its darker side you'll drift in seas of innocence, carefree as a neophyte with all the answers pending, daft and delirious, your youth is fully spent, and dreams are never-ending, immerse yourself in fantasies as long as you are able, and nestle, tightly held in heaven's tending. The twin deceits will wriggle as you learn, and even good will bring you sorrow, as the ways of evil cause you strife; differentiate, discern that which you can beg or borrow to lend a sweet contentment to your life. Everyone will aggravate and meddle, good and bad will jostle for attention, the guilty and the innocent, whatever they can camouflage or peddle to cheat on their redemption, (beware the sly recalcitrant!) The glory of the earth is set before you, flora, fauna, the duplicity of man, the dust of stars, the rubble of creation, the planets slowly spinning into view. Amidst the whirl, the waste, do what you can, identify the source of inspiration, the sounds of summer singing in the grass, birdsong, and the bliss of flowers in bloom, the unity of things, below, above. You'll make a difference in the days that pass, as you give your fellow seekers elbow room, uncompromising in your search for love.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 7/5/2012 8:18:00 PM
Isn't it difficult to be young? Nothing is simple any more and you give great advice in so many areas of life. Beautifully done Keith!
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Date: 4/9/2009 8:50:00 AM
I really like your closing 3 lines Kieth. I tend view the world as one constant attention grabber. One after another people want something from you that they don't know where else to get it. For me your closer teaches the opposite. That to be uncompromising in their search, they can't impose themselves on anyone else.
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Date: 4/8/2009 7:12:00 PM
A gentle father holds the world in his palm and explains what his sons may expect to encounter in life. Wisdom born of experience is shared: appreciate the beauty, be wary of evil that may be disguise and love all whom you can to the fullest. Your love for your sons is portrayed in the words of a wise sage, Keith. I doubt anyone could impart more meaningful advice than that which you have conveyed in this excellent poem. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 3/30/2009 12:59:00 AM
Keith, there is no corner of this poem where your feeling and love is not visible, powerfully didactic. Love
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Date: 3/28/2009 9:29:00 AM
Beautiful advice Keith.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.
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Date: 3/28/2009 5:43:00 AM
Powerful thoughts here my friend. Such love you have for your sons to share so much truth and guidance. Great imagery in this one as well. Very beautiful write. Smiles from Lolita
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Date: 3/28/2009 5:35:00 AM
What a wonderful verse, Keith! Your truth filled words flow so smoothly throughout this excellent piece of advice to your sons! Well said! Love, Robin
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Date: 3/28/2009 3:27:00 AM
Keith this is a very beautiful, true and powerful write to your sons - God bless you all, MJ
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