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In Memory of a great One
Who will replace the Elders, those who stood for truth, those who stood the test of time – lives moulded in their youth? Who will stand in the against the tide that is a mighty wave; now to this so … Continue reading
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The “Old Ones”
The ‘Old Ones’ beat their sagging chest; they seek an enemy they can best. But they won’t fight, they are too old; The blood in them has long run cold. So, now, they’ll sacrifice their child; dream of the days … Continue reading
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The Gods of War
The Gods of War are rising, they beat their hairy chest; their followers are waking – north, south, east and west. “There is no other answer” they scream through our TV screen; “There is no other answer”; those vile images … Continue reading
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Wake up, Stand up
“Wake up you young and hearty, your country needs your arm.” “We’ll teach you how to fight and kill and do another harm.” “Stand up you young and hearty, so you can feel the pain” “Come forth you young and … Continue reading
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Life
We stand alone within the crowd, The silent chatter always loud. We look so far but never see The wonder that is you and me And so I wonder why we’re here; This world of ours, so full of fear.
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Rhythm
In a world that’s lost its song How can we know right from wrong? How do we dance when there’s no tune? How do we howl when we see no moon? Can we re-find the rhythm of life In a … Continue reading
When the lights go out
When the lights go out forever, On one of us and all; What will we do upon that day When society does fall? Will we cower in the darkness, Or follow some new light? Will we huddle round small fires … Continue reading
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Faces on the street
Looking in the eyes of the faces on the street I see the depth of loneliness in hearts who cannot meet. We cannot greet a stranger, so stranger they will stay; We cannot greet a stranger – that’s not societies … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, Spirit
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War & Peace
The time for war is long since past; The seeds of peace will soon be cast. The pendulum so soon will swing; The Angels they will surely sing. There is no place left in this land To treat the truth … Continue reading
It comes
It comes to us soon – the end we seek. It comes to us soon – the time of the meek. It comes to us soon – the end of all. It comes to us soon – that brick in … Continue reading
Posted in Gaia, Life, Peace
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The Truth of War
Not much left; society undone. Not much left; but who has won. Not much left; do we really care. Not much left; is there anywhere? Not much left; society crumbles. Not much left; humanity humbles. Not much left; so much … Continue reading
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The Child
Why do we grow older and lose our way? No more to remember the child at play and those who do we label insane; to us they are societies bane. We live in our fear we live in our pride; … Continue reading
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Trees
Trees wander past the truth of Gaia awaiting still their death by fire. That fire that is death and birth, that is the trees one true worth. For us, it warms us – heart and soul without it’s warmth we’d … Continue reading
Posted in Gaia, Green Poetry, Life
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Life’s true story
The truth of life alludes at times, the product of societies crimes. We walk in blindness through our lives; in desperation’s pit we dive. Some, at times, will gently rise and open wide all of their eyes to see the … Continue reading
Posted in Journey, Life, Mental Health
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