The Spells that Outlast Empires

The greatest power hides 
in the plain light of things...
a promise kept 
is more valuable than coin,
a kind word 
can outshine the day,
a helping hand 
makes the heavy load 
feel light.
These are the spells 
that outlast empires,
the soft enchantments 
that outlive the loud ones.
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July 23, 2026 at 9:43 PM
The sadly dieing " to help others before yourself" is being replaced with "me first". Hopefully the greatest power of neighbourly love will once more take hold.
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