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Free verse № 39731

Truth

Member since 2002 · Posted 9 Feb 2003 · 2 comments

Waking he sees the sins of men clearly For the mist that was in his eyes has evaporated with the morning sun Everywhere he looks he sees cynicism, greed, envy And when he looks in the eyes of children he knows The future is carved in genes of lust and consumption Mankind has chosen its path and the kingmakers will decide who lives and dies Who cares The truth is No one

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[8] Shardik 9-Feb-03/1:38 PM Reply
The Lorde of Chirpe is still loyal, and i , his fathfull scabbard... will hold thee... cupped.
[5] razorgrin 10-Feb-03/1:18 PM Reply
The truth is: "I am suffering from menstrual cramps." there you go. Don't worry about humanity. it's teetering on the edge anyway. (I plan on giving it a push next week, shh..)