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Freedom Of Speech

by Elisabeth Barstowe — Read all 441 poems by Elisabeth Barstowe

Friday, March 26, 2010

It's a he said, she said situation
and who says it can't be?
Who's got monopoly on truth
and who's got the right to mute
the one who doesn't agree.

Is it right to force truth?

Like kids on a school yard that bully one another
pushing and shoving opinions on the other.
One side quiet, might as well not bother.
Why not raise their voices and speak up?
Just one voice can make a difference,
it can be heard without using offence.

Are you there yet?



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Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on March 28, 2010
We all have a tendency to believe that we are right and the person we are arguing or even talking with are wrong. Sometimes it pays to count to ten and then to ten again as we listen with mind not heart.
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Reviewed by Stephen Cherring
Reviewed on March 26, 2010
I'm there. but dont bank on the rest..lol
steve

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 26, 2010
I appreciate the philosophical point of view that you have shared within your verses here, Elisabeth. Thank you. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by George Carroll
Reviewed on March 26, 2010
Pilate asked Christ what is Truth

Reviewed by Carin Spirit
Reviewed on March 26, 2010
Elisabeth, I love the premise of this, however, at least in my workplace. The truth is what they say it is, and we only have a perspective, that needs to be changed. Changed until it reaches their truth. Power players, it is a sad situation.

Thank you for writing. Be Well, Carin'



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