Symbolic Differences

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    Symbolic Differences



    We are a civilization of symbols

     

    A creation often lost; seeking direction

    We look to one another and we look away

    Some need to follow, others were born to lead

     

    Our destruction lies in our own minds and our salvation within our own hands

     

    The echo of shallow words can control the weak willed, while well spoken syllables inspire the masses

     

    We currently exist in a technical spiral

    Crossed between documenting and decapitating history

    Today and yesterday are different – still, ironically the same

     

    We are a civilization of symbols

     

    What pictures of time do you remember

    What tragic signs are you trying to deface

    Can you leave your own mark by making a difference

     

    "Something happens and as a result something changes"

     

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    optimistic commented on Symbolic Differences

    12-22-2010

    Excellent point! challenge the mind to be the leader and not the follower of this world of symbolic differebences.
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    soullite commented on Symbolic Differences

    12-20-2010

    Very interesting and very true. I like the way how a lot was said with the shortest amount of words. Great poem
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    soulwriter

    12/22/2010

    Yes, it is true and there are so many challenges ahead of our generations. Thank you kindly. Soul

    blackfootlady commented on Symbolic Differences

    11-29-2010

    Very Nice My Friend .I enjoy this alot.It is a terrific write-God Bless-Black
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    soulwriter

    11/29/2010

    I thank you ten fold - I will find my way into your collection again as well = Be Strong!! Soul

    1blackbarbie commented on Symbolic Differences

    11-29-2010

    very deep and so true. love the way you use your words
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    soulwriter

    11/29/2010

    Thank you my new friend, greatly appreciated. Please if you have time read my newest one - A Boy Named Alice... I will certainly dive into your world of written world this evening. Soul

    1blackbarbie

    11/29/2010

    can't wait... and will do

    Ming commented on Symbolic Differences

    10-30-2010

    These words are so true - Ming
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    Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.

    Plato (BC 427-BC 347) Greek philosopher.

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