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Category Archives: Peace
On Monks & Marines
In the protest movement, as in all facets of life there are what I call Monks & Marines: The “Monks” are the more esoteric among us who work for change through consciousness changing and The “marines” are those who work … Continue reading
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War
“I’ll go with a gun and kill them”, said the soldier boy of my youth but I was led by the old men’s stories, not the words of truth. In my minds eye I stood proud on a glorious battle … Continue reading
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The pointlessness of “Who started what?”
“We’re making the world a better place!” he says with the sincerest looking face. “We’ve just gotta kill all those out there, because standing up’s a thing they dare; they try to stand ‘gainst me and you” Our righteous rage … Continue reading
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Verily we honour them
Verily we honour them, those strong men from our past. Verily we honour them, long shadows they have cast. And they deserve our honour for they fought hard and long; they fought for brotherhood and to keep our nation strong. … Continue reading
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The Glory Ride (to Hell)
“We hope there can be peace” he said “but first there must be killing.” The very message in those words, to my old heart were chilling. He said that “we can all agree if we first crush the Revolution” but … Continue reading
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When We Stand Tall
Why are there times when we stand tall and face the world with ease but then there’s those when we run away or buckle at the knees? How can we have those days when we do nought but stand up … Continue reading
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Happy Whatever
Summer Solstice is upon us; is this some Pagan plot? Did they hide their rituals behind this Sana Clause we’ve got? Or did the Christians steal it; as the birth of their God’s son? In the northern hemisphere, it means … Continue reading
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Sometimes
Sometimes the bond is broken as I wander through this space. Sometimes I forget the peace with so many foes I can face. Sometimes there’s little feeling down deep within my heart. Sometimes I see no beauty when I look … Continue reading
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Utopia
Utopia is out there! It’s waiting for our call; but for us to hear it, this system now must fall. The power of the 1%, the rule of iron law must be shown the exit and ushered out the door. … Continue reading
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Hate
What is the truth? Why do we hate? Is constant warfare our one fate? Seems since my youth war’s ruled supreme; the nightmare where was once a our dream. In days long past we stood for Peace; we vowed that … Continue reading
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My Enemies
My enemies; the ones I hate are here and now – they’re at the gate! So who are they, these foes of mine; when I look out I see no sign. But important people say they’re there; perhaps they see … Continue reading
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Blessings.
May timeless Spirits dance forever in our hearts May we long rejoice in the Old Gods arts May Gaia’s spirit ever set us free May the blessing of the Gods be with you and me
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Prayer of an old Hippy
Why is mankind addicted to war? Is life simply keeping the score of dead and wounded, maimed and worse? This seems to be the human curse. The lines we draw there in the sand become the lines of battlefields grand. … Continue reading
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