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Trinity

To be a god that holds the Devil’s lease has placed the weight of Earth upon my soul. ‘Tis but a curse that undermines the peace as self-destruction seeks its fatal goal. Our path from Eden changed within a breath when destiny was taken from God’s hand… and, in an instant, “now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds” upon command. But treachery left nothing to conceal when twisted threads of silence came undone. Now trumpets sound to breach the seventh seal, for mankind holds the secrets of the Sun. The apathy of God unleashes fire as devastation cedes to man’s desire. J. Robert Oppenheimer “now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds” was Oppenheimer's statement in response to the detonation of the first atomic bomb

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Date: 2/6/2025 2:01:00 PM
Powerful words, Mark, as you so poetically explore the effect of nuclear weapons. Your poem and Oppenheimer's words are chilling but remind me of a card I keep on my desk - two penguins standing face to face. The penguin on the right has a huge, orange fish on his head. The one on the left offers this advice. "Relax, God's in charge." I take great comfort in those wise words. Thank you for your masterful write. Congratulations. Blessings of peace to you and to our world.
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Date: 2/3/2025 9:16:00 PM
“now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds” well written, congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
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