No Man Is an Island

No man is an island,

Entire of itself;

Every man is a piece of the continent, 

A part of the main.

If a clod be washed away by the sea,

Europe is the less,

As well as if a promontory were:

As well as if a manor of thy friend's

Or of thine own were.

Any man's death diminishes me,

Because I am involved in mankind.

And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls;

It tolls for thee.

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Deniskipkoech - Famous poem for a reason

Clever write.
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Life changer - Wow ,a great work always catches eye. The choice of words surely tells one that you knew what you were writing
on Apr 26 09:05 AM   x   rate: , ,   skip edit
Naz'e - Bravo... on this piece...
on Apr 21 09:05 AM   x   rate: , ,   skip edit
Kippchu - A reminder for brexit
on Apr 04 09:10 AM   x   rate: , ,   skip edit
Amal.N - What a deep human love that is expressed in a different way. "A Man's death diminishes me as im involved in mankind" This line is a gem in literature written in true love for humanity.
No doubt "The bell tolls for thee". Thx
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Lil Lady - ← So nice good work

Good job
on Jul 22 2017 01:57 PM   x    edit
Lil Lady - Keep. On writting
on Mar 14 02:23 PM   x    edit
Lil Lady - nice work

Amazing
on Mar 05 10:43 AM   x    edit
Sky King - ← I couldn't get the meaning of this poem, perhaps it is just me?
on Nov 15 2017 06:00 AM   x    edit
Sky King - Awesome poetry

Inspiring
on Mar 11 04:58 PM   x    edit
sarahrose - Yes! Great visualization, in a metaphor of universal connection!! Love it!!

Inspiring
on Mar 09 04:59 PM   x   rate: , ,   skip edit
BrenoP - Great composition of atmosphere and flow
on Mar 02 04:50 PM   x   rate: , ,   skip edit
Sticks - If this were published today the poet would be branded a Remoaner and anti-Brexit.
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