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To Banish War

To banish war your ego subdue Humility embrace vanity eschew It starts with you then one at a time Lead by example inspiration sublime 'A World without War' contest Sponsor: Anoucheka Gangabissoon March 07, 2024

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Terry Miller

Date: 4/13/2024 9:10:00 AM

Excellent!!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 4/13/2024 7:48:00 PM

Appreciate your enthusiasm, Terry. Have a great Sunday! ~ Gershon

Regina Elliott

Date: 3/10/2024 9:17:00 AM

A stirring and profound call to humanity, brother Gershon. Ma shlom kha? My very best wishes for the contest with such a strong contender poem. Shalom u'vrakha ~

Karen Jones

Date: 3/10/2024 12:19:00 AM

This gets directly to the heart of the matter! Great writing! Best wishes for the contest!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/9/2024 11:56:00 AM

Yes I agree it begins with humility and compassion, war starts with the ego and greed of those who always covet more, more, more - very wise words~

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2024 7:00:00 PM

Once more: With appreciation, Michelle. I am humbled by your encouraging comment. Thank you, Gershon

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/8/2024 8:44:00 PM

Well said.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2024 7:01:00 PM

Appreciated, Hilda. Have a lovely weekend, Gershon

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/8/2024 5:50:00 AM

fabulous contest entry...I agree. Ego is the 'root cause' Best wishes with the contest...have a pleasant day! Your poet friends in Texas, Bill & Sara :-)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2024 7:02:00 PM

Appreciate the enthusiasm, Sara. Have a great weekend! ~ Gershon

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/8/2024 2:23:00 AM

War starts with some person starting it, so we have to individually want all war to end. You have the right idea when it comes to not being full of ourselves. Those who invade are definitely full of themselves. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2024 7:09:00 PM

You are sure spot-on about those who invade being full of themselves, Sara. Thanks for the insight and for all of your visits to my site. Happiness and Light, Gershon