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Turn the Swords Upon Themselves

As we lay down our swords, we open ourselves to more For the world unfolds before us all as one captive viewer As we take up our swords, we close doors of opportunity For the world recoils in fear of the lack of thought we exhibit Let us destroy the swords, piercing the armor of hatred and mistrust Freeing us from the bonds of ourselves and allowing us growth under One

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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Date: 8/29/2008 5:16:00 AM
Awesome , Micheal! This poem is just awesome. So true, the world recoils, yes it does...like the old saying goes, you catch more flies with sugar than vineger. Well done! Love Kristin
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Date: 8/28/2008 9:12:00 PM
a great poem and a great message well written.
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