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Media Influence - Read Author Notes first, please40 total reviews
Comment from Susan X Smith
This is a fun and witty post about the current situation in the USA. Although I am supporting Biden, I had to chuckle at the line "more drafted than selected."
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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This is a fun and witty post about the current situation in the USA. Although I am supporting Biden, I had to chuckle at the line "more drafted than selected."
Comment Written 08-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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Thanks...John
Comment from Saria/Shreyamsi
A very well written poem, I love your advice you gave in the foot notes: "never take anything personally, if we do ego rules our life"
I do feel that your meter is a little off but I must say your poem truly describes the troubles we are facing in 2020(which is pretty creative),Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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A very well written poem, I love your advice you gave in the foot notes: "never take anything personally, if we do ego rules our life"
I do feel that your meter is a little off but I must say your poem truly describes the troubles we are facing in 2020(which is pretty creative),Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2020
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Thanks...John
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you are welcome!
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If we believe absurdities
We fail to use our Common Sense
We then commit atrocities
It's time to drop all the pretense
If we dig deep within our soul
We will find love that unites all
The truth is not in some dead scroll
Faulty beliefs cause our downfall
We're Avatars of our Spirit
It works the same for all of us
The uninformed tend to fear it
Once acquiesced, life has begun
Our bodies are temporary
Our ego is the transgressor
The past goes to cemetery
Our brain is just word processor
We project scenes from Here and Now
Thought?s the Big Bang of our MindSpace
We can change them using know-how
To see heaven, Truth we must face
No experience is ever lost
That must be true to have memory
Spirit records without exhaust
We're only forms of energy
Our lives are like moving pictures
Each frame depicts a frozen thought
They are not meant to be fixtures
Many are just what we've been taught
If we take role of director
We can edit final version
Gather the truth as collector
To then begin our conversion
Cutting room floor for every lie
Discard the pains of ignorance
Behold Heaven with inner eye
That's what creates Deliverance
The question is who will attend
The world premiere of Honesty
It makes a path we can ascend
Ignoring it is travesty
Once we accept we're here to grow
Our projections become boundless
Our minds blossom by letting go
Reject the chains to make progress
Eventually we come to know
Our Holy Grail can run over
Truth sets us free to overflow
Excess will cause the changeover
Comment from Boogienights
An interesting and excellent rhyming poem. We have been through a lot and it's not over yet, but I think we will get through with flying colors. There will be a vaccination soon and hopefully people will elect the right candidate. You have written a poem that resonates with many. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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An interesting and excellent rhyming poem. We have been through a lot and it's not over yet, but I think we will get through with flying colors. There will be a vaccination soon and hopefully people will elect the right candidate. You have written a poem that resonates with many. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you...John
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
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by Cogitator
Heh heh ... funny. I love the four agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. Don't take anything personal is good advice.
I think your meter is off.
Good job overall.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Boob Tube
by Cogitator
Heh heh ... funny. I love the four agreements by don Miguel Ruiz. Don't take anything personal is good advice.
I think your meter is off.
Good job overall.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you...John
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who is john?
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Me
Comment from Raul1
I like how you structured this poem. Well written. It is clear and concise. The sentences flow with clarity. I can understand it. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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I like how you structured this poem. Well written. It is clear and concise. The sentences flow with clarity. I can understand it. Excellent work! No grammatical errors. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you...John
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You're welcome.
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If we believe absurdities
We fail to use our Common Sense
We then commit atrocities
It's time to drop all the pretense
If we dig deep within our soul
We will find love that unites all
The truth is not in some dead scroll
Faulty beliefs cause our downfall
We're Avatars of our Spirit
It works the same for all of us
The uninformed tend to fear it
Once acquiesced, life has begun
Our bodies are temporary
Our ego is the transgressor
The past goes to cemetery
Our brain is just word processor
We project scenes from Here and Now
Thought?s the Big Bang of our MindSpace
We can change them using know-how
To see heaven, Truth we must face
No experience is ever lost
That must be true to have memory
Spirit records without exhaust
We're only forms of energy
Our lives are like moving pictures
Each frame depicts a frozen thought
They are not meant to be fixtures
Many are just what we've been taught
If we take role of director
We can edit final version
Gather the truth as collector
To then begin our conversion
Cutting room floor for every lie
Discard the pains of ignorance
Behold Heaven with inner eye
That's what creates Deliverance
The question is who will attend
The world premiere of Honesty
It makes a path we can ascend
Ignoring it is travesty
Once we accept we're here to grow
Our projections become boundless
Our minds blossom by letting go
Reject the chains to make progress
Eventually we come to know
Our Holy Grail can run over
Truth sets us free to overflow
Excess will cause the changeover
Comment from Taurus the Elder
Very good poem about the current state of affairs in our nation. It points out SO many of the problems we face. Technically sound with a good rhyme scheme. Good closing, I hope when this is over we have a bit more then just clean air. Your poem makes one think.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Very good poem about the current state of affairs in our nation. It points out SO many of the problems we face. Technically sound with a good rhyme scheme. Good closing, I hope when this is over we have a bit more then just clean air. Your poem makes one think.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you...John
Comment from joycetreasures
Hello,
I pray you are doing well. I truly do not watching the news like I use to on the boobed tube. It's very depressing and totally not uplifting to the spirit. I can't wait until this election is over with and pray that EVERY ONE will take time to vote. Your poem was an enjoyable sad read. Yes, in 2020 there's so much distrust and no empathy for your fellowman. We have so much deep division in the United States. So sad. You selected a very interesting piece of artwork to reflect your poem's true message. I agree we shouldn't take things on TV to seriously, as you say, ego will rule your life. This is a well written poem with very descriptive language. Thanks and Happy future writing:-)
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Hello,
I pray you are doing well. I truly do not watching the news like I use to on the boobed tube. It's very depressing and totally not uplifting to the spirit. I can't wait until this election is over with and pray that EVERY ONE will take time to vote. Your poem was an enjoyable sad read. Yes, in 2020 there's so much distrust and no empathy for your fellowman. We have so much deep division in the United States. So sad. You selected a very interesting piece of artwork to reflect your poem's true message. I agree we shouldn't take things on TV to seriously, as you say, ego will rule your life. This is a well written poem with very descriptive language. Thanks and Happy future writing:-)
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you....John
Comment from Alchera
How do we wake from this nightmare?
It may be time to start to care
At least we can become aware
Once this is done, we'll have clean air
Today the consequences of the previous wrong political choice are being paid and now once again the voters will be undecided despite all the negative events that have followed and occurred throughout the world. Despite the pandemic, it is still played on the skin of the voters who are hanging by a thread of uncertain life. Think well before voting for the wrong candidate in your interest!
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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How do we wake from this nightmare?
It may be time to start to care
At least we can become aware
Once this is done, we'll have clean air
Today the consequences of the previous wrong political choice are being paid and now once again the voters will be undecided despite all the negative events that have followed and occurred throughout the world. Despite the pandemic, it is still played on the skin of the voters who are hanging by a thread of uncertain life. Think well before voting for the wrong candidate in your interest!
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thanks...John
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Welcome!
Comment from Margaret Bednar
Mayhem aplenty, but I don't think it's sent from above as a penance... but maybe I'm wrong. 2020 certainly has been a nightmare, crown of thorns, and has led to many "cupboards being bare". Well done.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Mayhem aplenty, but I don't think it's sent from above as a penance... but maybe I'm wrong. 2020 certainly has been a nightmare, crown of thorns, and has led to many "cupboards being bare". Well done.
Comment Written 07-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thanks...John
Comment from LisaMay
"Boob Tube" it definitely is... so many people's brains have turned to mush from not thinking and checking and being aware. Facts can be checked and cries of "Fake News" are a bluster to deflect attention from the truth. The truth has turned into an endangered beast. The clean air of truth awaits us but we must awake from lethargy and seek it.
Your poem had me nodding my head very often, and not because I was sleepy.
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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"Boob Tube" it definitely is... so many people's brains have turned to mush from not thinking and checking and being aware. Facts can be checked and cries of "Fake News" are a bluster to deflect attention from the truth. The truth has turned into an endangered beast. The clean air of truth awaits us but we must awake from lethargy and seek it.
Your poem had me nodding my head very often, and not because I was sleepy.
Comment Written 06-Oct-2020
reply by the author on 07-Oct-2020
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Thank you for your review.....John
