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String of Pearls

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Written: March 09, 2024

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It's utterly aquiver and ambivalent
With is a glimmer of modesty
His fame stems from promoting peace
But who holds the power to bedraggle?
Let's embrace bel esprit, compassion, and mercy.

There is a path betwixt utterance and ubiquity
where knowledge flows freely
In quiet sternness, it evolves...
It wraps with a meandering debate.

Behold those who wept covertly,
Who wastes these precious tears?
When some dreams come to a halt,
Life endures and perseveres.

Who moistens their life, oh you?
Who bathes, but why won't submerge?
When water drifts away and out...
The monsoon remains never fades away.

 A sacrifice can lead to martyrdom,
They have a way of shaping history
And confronts the dishonesty.

Fostering defiance and optimism,
aim for an idyllic future,
Leave a legacy.

And participate in upheaval.

What purpose does the blood serve?
Is it futile to draw that to a boil?
What's beneficial is the blood?
Is there a way to safeguard the soil?

Everyone raised a voice in reply,
Ahead of us is a fierce opponent
For the sake of the homeland,
We will shed our blood.

Copyright © Sotto Poet | Year Posted 2024

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Duke Beaufort Date: 3/11/2024 6:49:00 AM SP, the poem suggests to me there is a balance between peace making and fighting. Navigating that requires a lot of care. This poem takes time to read and contemplate. The poem’s structure and words reflect that difficult choice. Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 3/10/2024 8:28:00 AM Your poem's opening lines set a tone of ambiguity and vibrancy, suggesting a nuanced exploration of power, fame, and the human condition. The use of "aquiver and ambivalent" with "modesty" hints at the complexities inherent in our perceptions of fame and influence. I feel your poem traverses a spectrum of emotions and ideas, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of human existence and the pursuit of justice, resilience, and legacy in an ever-changing world Login to Reply

Vijay Pandit Date: 3/10/2024 6:42:00 AM Powerful words, my friend, dedicated to honoring courage--A sacrifice can lead to martyrdom, They have a way of shaping history--the ending lines spell the essence of your theme. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/10/2024 2:00:00 AM There are some strong brave men who will fight for what is right or what they feel is right and they should be honored for what they are willing to do. Creative work about the topic. It's been said that a country could be taken over without ever firing a shot by means of subterfuge, propaganda, and education (getting into the educational system erroneous teachings). Drugs coming in destroying us is one place they are winning. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. Sara K Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 3/9/2024 9:52:00 PM What a deeply moving and powerful write this is dr sotto, and i love the voice of these words woven here in such a captivating manner really. The flow and depth of what youv delivered is truly soulful. And is so delicate yet strong. I especially loved the lines “ A sacrifice can lead to martyrdom, They have a way of shaping history And confronts the dishonesty.” So true. And well said! “ What purpose does the blood serve? What's beneficial is the blood?” I ponder. Pleasure reading this. Fave Login to Reply

Tom Woody Date: 3/9/2024 6:18:00 PM I've read some poems by African poets that resemble the sentiments you've expressed here. While some may find the closing lines courageous and brave, I find them sad, for all the endless blood shed over the past six millenniums. Nevertheless, this is well written, as per your usual Login to Reply