The Mind, the Tongue and the Pen

Weapons of mass destruction
       same as those of reconstruction

     The mind, the tongue and the pen
       Prithee, they save us in the end
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 23, 2022 at 2:45 AM
I write so I do not kill.
Lawrence Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 3:09 PM
Poignant and so true ! Love the power here Gershon ! Blessings, Susan :)
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Brainpower is the best kind, perhaps. Thanks, Susan.
Sands Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Great one Gershon! :)
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi. :)
George Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 2:29 AM
Very profound and meaningful, Gershon.
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 5:29 PM
Pulled this write out of the 'deep end,' Valsa... :) gw
Buehler Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 9:45 PM
A wonderful poem, so meaningful and deep. Well done!
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 5:26 PM
I'm glad you found this poem 'well-done,' Evelyn. Sometimes I mix up orders and deliver 'em medium-rare. ~ Cher Garcon
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 14, 2022 at 9:12 PM
This little gem needs to hang on the wall in schools Gershon. Absolutely excellent. I am Faving this so I can find it again. Blessings xxoo
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2022 at 5:25 PM
Perhaps you're right, Connie. Wait. Big oops! -- The word 'Prithee' rules it out for public schools. No prayer in public schools, you know. ~ ...One nation, under Atheism, divisible, with liberty and justice for those who can afford fancy lawyers! ~ gw
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