War and Allegiance

It was there, in lands afar, where 
War knew nothing of disdain and mar

Where winds wafted zest amongst cavalry,
And dignity was a line drawn upon rivalry

It was a time when death beheld justice,
And when the sinful held torment for injustice
 
It was when nobility was a statue of gold,
And when religion, in word and action, was told

There was infidelity yes! Disloyalty, and deceit,
But goodness then, would always be there to compete
 
It is death today… it is venom in blood,
It is only plight, and fear of all but God…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 12/13/2008 11:06:00 AM
Farah, Heartiest congratulations on three of your poems, Thunder Aloud, War and Allegience and Becoming having won the finals. You deserved this honour. I wish you continued successes. -Mohammad
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Date: 11/3/2008 12:31:00 PM
3 sensational poems, Farrah. Best wishes in the next round. lainie
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Date: 11/1/2008 4:40:00 PM
Farah - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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Date: 11/1/2008 9:01:00 AM
Oh Farah, What a wonderful poem you have penned here and I want to offer you my Congratulations for being featured here... MPK
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Date: 10/31/2008 12:23:00 PM
Farah, Heartiest congratulations on your poem War and Allegiance being featured this week. Your poems are a treet to read -all portraying virtues. Indeed war of today is the war of venum, lust for blood and destruction. -Mohammad
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Date: 10/30/2008 8:15:00 PM
Yes, yes, yes dear farrah and the greatest snake of all is heading up our country. I'll be so glad to be rid of George Bush & Dick Chaney's "venom" ... I can't wait!! The days of "noble war" are no longer and until we can learn to break bread with all our brothers and sisters on this planet we will remain in our ignorance. Great write here, farrah and a well-deserved feature this week!
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Date: 10/30/2008 8:13:00 AM
Farah I know you have an understanding of war I can only imagine for even though we hear of war and my son is at war it is just a segment on the news to use - You live in a very violent area of the world - I have great respect for the person that you are - God Bless - Congrats on being featured
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Date: 10/27/2008 11:59:00 AM
Someday, Young One, when the power of love is greater than the love of power we'll see some type of integrity and honesty again. Congrats on a well deserved feature. Vince
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Date: 10/27/2008 9:24:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/27/2008 8:33:00 AM
Congrats on your feature poem this week . Farah Rgds Brian
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Date: 10/26/2008 3:24:00 PM
There is a lot of evil in the world, but as you so aptly stated in the end God triumphs. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Blessings to you for sharing your talent with us. Keep on writing! Karen
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Date: 10/26/2008 2:59:00 PM
Sorry I ever missed this Farah. Congrats on this excellent write revealing strong opinion and philosophy. Well expressed. Love, Shar
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Date: 8/4/2008 8:06:00 PM
yes this is a great piece of work that you have penned and written so well.
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Date: 7/22/2008 7:12:00 PM
A great piece representing the strugles of life while telling us all that there will always be someone willing to fight against it! you might like my poem "Long Live the King" there might be some similarities. Once again, awesome write! Love always, Leah.
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Date: 7/15/2008 5:14:00 AM
The form is not only great in its adherance but in chosen use as well, meaning that it works perfectly to present the ugliness of war and yet to quickly show that somehow goodness is there vto fight it. The rhyme and flow are perfect and your imagery is sadly clear as it depicts the struggles. Michael
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Date: 7/3/2008 10:15:00 AM
Farah, an amazing piece, as all yours are. They're all very philosophical, too--I love that. Beautiful and flawless, Sara:)
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Date: 6/28/2008 9:54:00 AM
War is not my favorite subject matter, but you are one of my favorite poets. Powerful couplet, always an excellent write from you Farah. Love, Shar
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