String of Pearls

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Written: March 09, 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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.

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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.

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

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.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/10/2024 5:52:00 AM

dearest Sotto--your words were profound and deep and gave me pause this morning. The poem sounded like a battle cry with phrases like "participate in upheaval' and 'for the sake of the homeland we will shed blood.' I can see why words can arouse that esprit de corps. I could feel the honor and pride in uniting to destroy a common foe. In that sense I can understand the need for war...the one you describe here isn't the war of today which is politically driven. This one felt earthy. enjoyed!

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

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