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Of Saltpeter and Soul

A line like serpent coiled round the saltpeter cart
Hoping to purchase health and healing, or
Gunfire spark
The merchant—a vendor of virtue/vice 
His ware—a white wonder of alchemical craft
Dancing in light and dark
He brokers that which bridges life and death
The sales of arms secretly sent for alms...
Betwixt his quiet, a question mark

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Sotto Poet Date: 7/26/2025 6:28:00 AM Excellent poem tackles science and trade, emphasizing on ethical struggles of how drugs can heal and destroy. It depicts the ambiguity of merchants who sell items with both good and bad effects. Appreciate your comment and visit to my page.
Rowena Velasco Date: 7/25/2025 11:49:00 PM Really cool concept—love how the merchant and saltpeter represent both healing and harm. That last line leaves a strong impression!
Janice Canerdy Date: 7/12/2025 7:37:00 AM Vanya, this prose/poetry piece is very informative~~with a relatable theme, touching on the the questions that often surround motives and outcomes. Janice
Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/11/2025 9:59:00 PM This is quite interesting. Thanks as well for historical context.
Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/8/2025 1:08:00 PM Complex thoughts perfectly penned. I am thankful though for the explanatiory intro!

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