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Just Like Heaven

Oh child, sweet child, please be at ease.
The war is raging between our friends and enemies.
On your land and in your sea's,
in the sky's and on your tree's.
Help your men and women, through out there self inflicted pain,
for land is never man or woman's foe.
Just nourish your people and hope and pray
and hope that they see the err in there ways.

Oh child, sweet child, please don't quickly fright.
This war is no longer between enemy lines
but between friends and brothers
and daughters, mother's, and fathers,
it seems the battlefield is now in our homes.
This sickness called war comes in all jaundice tones.

O child, sweet child, please sing our hope song
maybe the world will soon sing along.
They'll soon feel the same as you will soon see,
they'll soon cease this senseless fighting on our land and in our sea's.


"I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones."
    Albert Einstein

Author notes

Jaundice means like a yellow tint and when someone refers to another as yellow the are calling them cowards. I know all yellow tones doesn't make sense but what I mean is all type of cowardness. This is my third time changing this.

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
   Albert Einstein
Written January 10th, 2006

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  • Shakes-spear
    March 5, 2006
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    I liked this and I hope your right that we learn to get along. If we don't someone is going to push that button one day and the governments will blow the world to bits. Einstein will be correct then as humans will be starting over. Who knows maybe the ape's really will take over and it will be real life "Planet of The Ape's" Thank you for your comment on my work, The Shaker


  • Bista Uss
    March 2, 2006
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    this was really beautiful. one can only hope for a peaceful world someday


  • darell
    March 2, 2006
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    Excellent!

    A wonderfully spirited poem of hope and inspiration.
    This piece echoes the hopes and desires of many who feel
    the mutual agony and pain from a world gone crazy.
    We do our very best each and every day in the hopes
    that a greater power than ours will intercede.
    The hearts of many have grown cold says the holy bible.
    We need a revival of the heart and spirit of man.
    We've lost our way and have become callous and unfeeling.
    If we try and spread a little joy and laughter in love
    where we are, we just might have a chance in saving our world.
    A great write with very important social significants.
    You've done an excellent job! Peace and Blessings!


  • NooNiThEWitcH
    February 21, 2006
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    see i came back to applaud it!!
    Loved it.. Write on Jessy!!!
    Nooni


  • stillinnirvana
    February 20, 2006
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    Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I think it still needs a little work and if you can find anything I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again! *flashes a sheepish grin*

  • NooNiThEWitcH
    February 20, 2006
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    Powerful and Excellent

    This poem was SUPERB!!!
    I loved it! and it speaks of a lot of truth too!!! Very impressive with an awesome rhyme and flow as well as the choice of words...
    Unfortuantely I'm out of applauds but i'm bookmarking this and i promise to applaude it tomorrow (whenever that is there, it is past midnight here lol )

    Very Powerful and Honest.. Loved it
    Keep on writing

    Nooni


  • BoundbutnotBroken
    February 19, 2006
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    This is so beautiful. It has so much emotion. U seem to have poured your soul into this poem. All i can say is...'Oh child, sweet child, please be at ease.' Lol. Sorry. Brilliant Work!! BoundbutnotBroken.

  • stillinnirvana
    February 19, 2006
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    Thank you very much. It is really hard to put powerful emotion into words because it seems there aren't near strong enough words. I am sure you do very well and are just being modest. Thank you for your nice comment!

  • sigrun odinsdottir
    February 19, 2006
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    great!

    This is truth, for sure. All we are saying, is give peace a chance I loved it, loved the way you put your frustration and hope into words, you expressed a lot of what I want to express but can't, I envy your gift. Blessings, Sigrun

  • Yvette Champ gold member
    February 19, 2006
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    A thought provoking write.Speaking to placate the fears of a child this poem raises may points about wars that man is in embroiled in.The war within the abusive home.The war within the abuser.The wars that are raging around the world.The reference to every family member being affected touched me.We are all family.When soldiers die,I lose Brothers,and weep for all affected,friends,parents,partners,children.Who is not untouched by either war within the confines of four walls or the global home we inhabit,our earth?Love,light and peace,Yvette


  • Analai
    February 19, 2006
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    Very nice. A world of peace. Maybe someday all will be well without the use of war.
    After all isn't harmony what we all want and need. Harmony, peace and goodwill to all..I enjoyed your poem.


  • OverTheMoon
    February 19, 2006
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    nice job! and i agree it is the truth. nowdays everything is solved by wars and t leaders dont care ir understand that damage they cause to innocent familys. this is a GREAT poem and it has alot of good point behind it that makes the reader think. if only some of the leaders of our world would realise that! well great job and keep on writing these wonderful peoms
    best wishes
    xXx


  • cynic
    February 19, 2006
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    A forlorn hope I fear....but excellently scribed.....I liked the way your verses diminish as if you yourself were loosing the belief that wars will ever sease....probably not what you intended....thats just my perception....but effective none the less.....good work


  • February 19, 2006
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    This is truth! It makes me think of world-wide wars, adn then takes my mind to the wars that are being battled in our homes. Thanks for the write. It is profound!


  • tryst 1
    February 19, 2006
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    appealing to the child to be the nourishment, the hope of our world ...it is poignant, yet sad...it is wrong to burdon them, but they are our last hope...this poem set an authentic tone and i enjoyed reading it. thanks ~tryst
    Edited on Feb 19, 9:39 because ''.


  • TanitaP
    January 18, 2006
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    This is a very genuine write. Very lovely, I totally agree with you on all levels. Beautiful job.


  • M0ofi3
    January 14, 2006
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    This write makes me think of the following quote:

    "Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures."-James 4:1-3

    This alludes to war coming from selfish interest. It is an attempt to gain the upper hand by force often.

    One day war will be a thing of the past. Hopefully many will be able to enjoy this.


  • Jennifer Marie
    January 14, 2006
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    There seems to be a mistake in the line "and maybe soon they shall see the err in their ways." I think you meant to write 'error' but instead wrote 'err'.
    Other than that this is a fantastic poem. War is probably the worst thing that could possibly happen.
    Great write.


  • spamwitch
    January 14, 2006
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    I like the theme about this in it's entirity. I agree with you wholeheartedly about the many gods,,,I can't stand organized religon for that reason either, they are always bashing each other without merrit. Great job with this and best of luck in the contest, this one deserves to place.

  • Ir.muse
    January 14, 2006
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    A great write.


  • sjgaither
    January 12, 2006
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    Very profound! Thanks for entering!

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