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The Painters Brush

Deceit is carefully painted by how the painter holds their brush Arrogance will be their downfall and their ego will be crushed Hate is driven by jealousy as they covet thy neighbor’s goods Quick retreat is shown to all as they scatter deep into the woods Many ignore the rules of engagement as they cast bricks, more lies and stones They threaten our way of life a new path they must be shown The canvas displays their intentions whether they’re peaceful or whether they’re not Looks can be deceiving with a skillful painter’s touch beware of all the colors and the image that they’ve wrought

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Date: 8/31/2020 1:33:00 PM
Love your title, Mark. Words can also be deceiving. Just because they're written in a poem or on a blog doesn't make them true.
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Mark Koplin
Date: 8/31/2020 1:52:00 PM
Absolutely!! Thanks Jenna!
Date: 8/31/2020 12:24:00 PM
- People have a tendency, or rather ... a psychological tendency, to divide into "in-groups and out-groups" ... and paint the color they want, Mark - Great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Mark Koplin
Date: 8/31/2020 1:53:00 PM
Thanks Anne!
Date: 8/31/2020 10:44:00 AM
nicely done, mark, and very true...
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Mark Koplin
Date: 8/31/2020 11:20:00 AM
Thank you so much Ilene! I hope this yahoo leaves you alone.
Date: 8/31/2020 7:49:00 AM
Wise words with a flow...I like it
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Mark Koplin
Date: 8/31/2020 8:37:00 AM
Thank you Arturo! I appreciate your kind words my friend.

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