'suppression"

A stroll on the high rise of men’s wall
The heart steadily depicts the mind’s fall
  Built of mind to suppress
  Within__  wickedness nests
One soul contemplates the mind’s gall

 In honor of Pablo Neruda(Poet, diplomat, and politician)

For Contest: Pablo Neruda
Sponsored by Raul Moreno 
Placed #10
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 4:33 PM
Sorry I am seeing this so late. congratulations on your win here, john. he surely was one soul who contemplated many things about humanity! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
June 7, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Congratulations on your win John in the Pablo Neruda contest sponsored by Raul Moreno. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 3:28 PM
Congrats Moses on your winning poem in Raul's contest with this amazing write on Neruda.. enjoy the success of victory ... with luv.. "Sweetheart"
Moreno Avatar
June 6, 2010 at 3:03 PM
John, congratulations on your placement in my Pablo Neruda contest...Raul
Chachere Avatar
May 25, 2010 at 7:54 PM
this is a great tribute to Pablo.a mind of his own that no one can take.and 'spiceless' sounds like a good word to describe it as you commented.lol. also, good luck Moses, a very fine dedication. -Always&Forever Lynette
La France Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 8:59 PM
Powerful words, describe a powerful man.. best of luck in the contest...
Mehta Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 8:57 PM
A nice tribute you paid to Pablo, John. Good luck in the contest
Muzzey Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 6:00 PM
A very nice write indeed, I enjoyed the read. Good luck in the contest. Caryl
Falotico Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 4:40 PM
Very well written John... good write
Roberts Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 3:47 PM
nice, good luck in contest
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