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Escalation
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Misguided gestures sparking conflict Ego summoning forth false-machismo Words exchanged, colliding chests Afraid to back down, afraid to attack Posturing stupidly on Nose to nose, intimidation�s quest Conflict�s fear gripping the heart Courage fueled by a six-pack Manhood fading fast Fear of losing face Circumstance consuming reason In the moment the die is cast Fists fly, a final escalation No one wins when no one bends Futile conflict towards no end � Michael R Wood 2002
Whether in a bar or between nations - how useless the pursuit of relentless escallation towards a final confilct.

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Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on June 13, 2002

no truer words spoken...

Reviewed by Kay P Devenish

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

All it takes is one little 'sorry' and a swallow of pride to stop a war.
This poem of yours is ' a beauty'.

Reviewed by Sanilnath

Reviewed on June 12, 2002

wow good wordings and good thinking ... keep it up ...

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

Final conflict is inevitable...there is no solution for imperfect man...and history shows that we have not learned our lesson in the least. Great write!

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

You sure got that right, now if only the leaders would get it...great write Michael...!

Reviewed by Rich Kay

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

Well said Michael - conflict (ego escalation) resulting in war reaps a lose/lose scenario...

Reviewed by Cathy Montgomery (Reader)

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

Truly and excellently written...

Reviewed by Lori Moore

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

Excellent images.

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on June 11, 2002

I totally agree...
Great write Michael...

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