Anais Vionet Poet Free verse

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the edge

On the far edge of the world there are
fanatics of many minds and religions.
They have uninteresting histories,
jejune existences, and distorted ideas of nature.

Some are belligerent, felony-friendly foreigners.
I’ve never given them a single thought,
because they are nothing to me.

They’re insignificant—living curiosities
and I grant them no more sympathy
than I would a flock of wild birds.

Of course, I’d never wish to harm wild birds
unless they had the wherewithal to attack me,
in inimitable, Hitchcock style.
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Songs for this:
Kashmir by  by Toni Jevicky
Bring Me to Silence (Audiotree Live) by Fievel Is Glauque
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felony-friendly =  terrorist or crime adjacent

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David Kavanagh June 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM That’s the problem Anais they (religious fanatics) know they are insignificant, and absolutely hate the world for it, so what alternative do we have only to resist their belligerency (head on) yes this may sound harsh, but I call it self defence and protecting the freedoms we have already fought to establish, love the switch to Hitchcock birds, I’m just wondering how you might stop them, lol! Cheers David

Vincine Fallica June 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM <3 . I don’t know about uninteresting histories, but yes, mundane but distorted ideas become consequential when imbrued with fanaticism. Significant consequences can be generated to serve the ego of those who otherwise are without adequate self-esteem or purpose in life. . . . You have such a hand at expressing both big ideas and nuance simultaneously! . . . Songs for this: Calcutta - Christelle Berthon Anais Vionet June 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM I liked ‘Calcutta’ here’s one back, “Magic Carpet Ride by Pizzicato Five”