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Conflict
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More “Blind thoughts” with no resulting conclusions. Is it "sunrise" or is it "sunset?" Does it matter?


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CONFLICT
 
Who's measuring?
 
The sun rises on another day,
 
change is slow to come.
 
Try as we will,
will we ever get it right?
 
And if so,
who will determine that right?
 
Who do we believe?
Who sets the standard?
 
Who do we trust?
Who do we shoot?
 
To whom do we offer comfort?
 
When is enough, enough?
When is it too much?
 
 
And as the sun sets on another day
again I ask,,,,,
 
WHO’S MEASURING?
 
 
© Copyright 2011 Richard Lee King
Author of: A Pursuit of Life & The Price of Freedom

 

 
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 Reviews of "Conflict"
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on February 5, 2011
good thought provoking questions!
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge Poetess Of The Heart
Reviewed on February 4, 2011
Following the heart seems to be the only solution. Simply profound poem.
Reviewed by Chip Bergeron
Reviewed on February 3, 2011
There is never a shortage of questions...and a paucity ofg answers..

Chip Bergeron
Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on February 3, 2011
I have the answer. See my next posting this afternoon. Patrick
Reviewed by Amor Sabor
Reviewed on February 3, 2011
Very well done, Richard
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 3, 2011
Try as we will,
will we ever get it right?

The big question for the times, my friend.
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on February 2, 2011
You're so wise, Richard. It's best to drop the complicated burdens we carry around and just...be free.
Blessings,
Christine
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on February 2, 2011
Not me, I don't measure nor do I count for once I use up my fingers & toes, I have nothing more to count or measure with...e
Reviewed by karen logan
Reviewed on February 2, 2011
Interesting write. It leads me to believe I have to ponder it myself. Now look what you did!. Thank you for sharing Richard.
Your friend, Karen
Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on February 2, 2011
A well crafted piece.


Peace
Tony
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on February 2, 2011
Well done, Richard.
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