Piercing Pleas by Bjarne at All poetry

Eyes longing for contact

grasping shrouds, furled brows

sheathing snarles with

stares that penetrate armor

Where did love go

When will love console

Who will pick up shattered dreams

What will be their bequest

Can we ever stop tearing

our young into quarters

grasping their souls

shoving their genitals into their brains

When will the artists

and the lovers of humanity

seize the power to alter

the course of history

Where will we find the wisdom

to instruct the young

that lethal ways, power and control

are but tools of tyrants

Who will step up and be counted

castigating power mongers

railing against greed

standing tall for the impoverished

What will we leave the World

that matters, that reveals our value

as the legacy of decency

that understands and embraces LOVE

Will we go in PEACE?

Will we respect OTHERS?

Will we embrace ECUMENICALISM?

Will we SURVIVE

so they may THRIVE?

Author notes

As we enter the next chapter in the World's Modern History, will the powers of the world's body politique step up to the challenge and face the unpleasant task of finding a way where the "Personhood" of Earth's Children matters more than the petty politics of Power, Money and Greed?

Will those of Soul and Spirit place their hope and power in the Good of Human People? Let us work to make sure that our loyalty and devotion to our World is not displaced or diminished by forces interested in material wealth and the power of dominion.

Will you stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the leaders of Human Freedom and take a bullet for your neigbor's right to the freedom to chose and behave as it suits her/him as long as it does not harm anyone in the neighborhood?

A contest entry

*Ahem* In the mood for a quickie? Come in and join the fun! ^_^ by chilali. 800 points, ended November 13, 2008, 19 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

Has there been a more important crossroad in the World's history?

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TwilightDazzles
November 21, 2008

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This piece portrays such a powerful message. You speak with such wonderful vocabulary and are very articulate. Most people try too hard to sound intelligent and it detracts from their piece, but this is not at all distracting.

The ending is intense while both leaving the reader with closure, as well as keeping us thinking about the issues. Excellent job with this and best of luck in the contest you have entered. I believe you will do very well in it. Well, at least in my opinion you should
chilali
November 13, 2008
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This was so intense and so powerful. I cannot tell you how much I loved this. I really enjoyed reading your AN's as well! I have very strong views about everything you wrote about. And. wow! This was just brilliantly penned. Thank you for entering and good luck.
iroquois
November 12, 2008

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Impressive
Your response to the picture prompt is so outstanding. Once again you have written with such intensity about important social issues. You have used your poetry as the ancients might have to make the reader take note of some of the world's inhumanity. While the message is so crucial you have not neglected your craft in the selection of strong words masterfully organized.
- Bjarne
  November 12, 2008
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  There are a few edits
  You may wish to review Piercing, now called Piercing Pleas. I am finished at this point.
  
  Thank you for your wonderful comments.
  
  bjarne
churchill
November 11, 2008

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Passionate
A fervant message that grabs the reader in the first line. Not only is the content of considerable consequence but the verbiage does absolute justice to the topic..every vivid and emotional word and phrase.
- Bjarne
  November 12, 2008
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  Thank you
  You may wish to review Piercing, now called Piercing Pleas. I am finished at this point.
  
  I hope that I can leave it alone now...
  Thanks for you comments, they mean a lot to me.
  
  bjarne
Canadamomma
November 11, 2008
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A very amazing write here; I loved this
All the best in the contest
- Bjarne
  November 12, 2008
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  Thank you
  You may wish to review Piercing, now called Piercing Pleas. I am finished messing with it, at this point...
  
  I appreciate your comments.
  
  bjarne
SummerlandRayne
November 11, 2008

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This touches me deeply. Your words speak pure truth.

Will we go in PEACE?

Will we respect OTHERS?

Will we embrace ECUMENICALISM?

Will we SURVIVE?

Questions that tear at the heart and soul.

This is a profound write.

Best of luck!

Az
- Bjarne
  November 12, 2008
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  Thank you AZ
  I am grateful for your comments, glad it spoke to you...
  
  bjarne
solitaire
November 11, 2008

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Significant!
I am delighted to be the first to comment on this outstanding work. It is both a sobering and infinitely important message but written in a flowing, artful way with words that penetrate the readers consciousness. Thank you for the message and the beauty of its presentation.

Solitaire
- Bjarne
  November 12, 2008
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  some Edits have been made
  You may wish to review Piercing, now called Piercing Pleas. I am finished messing with it at this point... Duh, as if I can resist tampering with a word here and there????
  
  bj
- Bjarne
  November 11, 2008
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  Thanks
  Thank you, but as I indicated in my "personal note" to you, the house was not clean enough to submitt. So, I will continue to review and tinker with the stuff!
  
  I hope you are preparing for a great Thanksgiving and that you have time to reflect on all of the Thankfulness that is in your life!
  
  Peace to you and please understand that I am honored by your continuing readership and your notes of appreciation and encouragement. You really are a person that I visualize when I write!
  
  bjarne