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Poems - When will we ever learn?
| | When will we ever learn?by Leggolas
The world is full of idiots.
Of paralysing mind spigots
of grotesque, baying, blind bigots
who spew sweet biled discern.
A trickling, pickling, sleek entice,
infectious plague,
compelling splice,
a frothing, frenzied, wholesome vice
arousing all that yearn.
Deformed, the swarm’s oblivious awe
sweeps forth to purge,
as those before,
vain hatred fuels each raging core
as civilisations burn.
Thus cornucopian craved crusade,
neath sanctimonious masquerade
sears seething scars that nought shall fade,
as era takes its turn.
And as dawn’s broken remnants clasp their smoulder and inurn,
I ask mankind this question.
When will we ever learn?
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by TheBohemian on Monday, September 07, 2009 (09:44:27) |
We....We will never learn. Famine, pestilence and war...All used to keep us in check. Good write on a frustrating subject.
TB
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by nerdgirl on Monday, September 07, 2009 (13:21:18) |
It is sad but I dont think we will ever learn. All throughout the history of mankind we've killed and hurt people for our own "needs, pleasure" and many to there "advantage". It is a shame but we are becoming worse. I would like to think that there is hope but I just dont see it. Sad that our children and grand children must grow up in a world filled with so much grief and hate.
Glad to see youre writing again! Excellent poem!
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by Coma.White on Monday, September 07, 2009 (13:34:00) |
Mankind will never learn. That just what it is...sad.
Great piece! <3
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by realrhoda on Monday, September 07, 2009 (15:24:17) |
Mark,
Bravo--wonderful piece! Love the rhythm and rhyme scheme...very unique and clever. Lessons never learned-the ying and yang of human nature....it seems, if we view history, there is really nothing new under the sun....
Good vs evil....may good triumph one day---and in your life today-
Rhoda
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by maryanns on Monday, September 07, 2009 (20:15:01) |
Eloquent from beginning to end, my good friend Leggolas.
"The world is full of idiots"... speaks from deep frustration with a system that rewards greed as it ignores human need. Brave, Mark. Peace, Mary Ann
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by thewholesoul on Monday, September 07, 2009 (21:52:28) |
great write - very eloquent indeed from start to finish.
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by §ylnzer on Monday, September 07, 2009 (22:18:01) |
Very good, love the imagery here
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by MTPOET on Monday, September 07, 2009 (23:00:58) |
This was very well written and its sad it has to be this way
But our Heavenly Father tell us of these things
so it goes to show that everyone needs to do their part
and have faith that some day God will make the change.
This is a real eye opener thanks Mark very well done
Sincerly mtpoet
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Re: When will we ever learn?
by Anonymous on Monday, September 07, 2009 (23:18:25) |
so happy to see you have posted again my friend. hope you are well.
your work is always so perfectly penned (poetically correct) that I know you spend many an hour on each piece before posting. I stand in awe at your worthiness to be called poet and you truly are .
there is no answer to your Question. I think all know but choose not to practice what we know to be the way whether for political or for some monetary reasons and many religious reasons. for every wrong there is an excuse . There will never be an end to it for as many reasons as there are ill deeds. We can only pray that one day man can live together as one in a peaceful harmony through faith and love of mankind.. Melly
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by Ozymandias on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (00:16:11) |
I endorse the sentiments and I like a lot of the imagery, but I am a bit puzzled by some of the phrases like "mind spigots", "biled discern" and " their smoulder and inurn". Makes it a bit unnecessarily obscure, I think.
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by angeroseblue on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (03:29:58) |
glad to see you writing again
and i love this poem
men will never learn my dear friend
and by the time they do....its to late
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by liarbird on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (03:30:36) |
G'day Mark...
As long as humanity keeps taking more than it needs then it will never learn. So much is lost for the wont of greed.
Another great message Mark.
Lindsay
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by Dreaming-Demon on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (14:03:41) |
Wow this is a very good both...and alot of truth in it as well...well done
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by Dreaming-Demon on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (14:03:41) |
Wow this is a very good both...and alot of truth in it as well...well done
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by Julie on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 (10:46:37) |
Well..what's left to be said that already hasn't, Mark? It will have to suffice that I am in total agreement with the others. The way you use words to get your ideas across is so skillful. You always awe me.
Hey! I have an idea. You should think about writing poetry!! YEAH!! What a novel idea, huh??? TEE HEE!!!
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by micsir on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 (15:48:08) |
Great write Leggolas. Maybe we are trying to hard to learn and be superior and righteous. Lao-tzeu once said,
The cold defines what is hot
The honest defines the thief
The good defines the evil.
The ends will forever justify the means. Even in this very legislated world there are loopholes for snakes to live. I say let them live or die. Your penmanship is so compelling. Thank you for the bitter yet truthful reminder.
Mike
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by butterflyzrfree on Saturday, September 12, 2009 (06:07:53) |
Answer: never! We will never learn! That is just the nature of things, isn't it? As soon as the older generation (sometimes) learns, they die off and there is that entire new generation to learn it all over again! Glad to see you writing again! Best wishes, Gail
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by StoneColD on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (12:30:24) |
Leggolas, you are killing me with your words ( i mean in a VERY VERY GOOD WAY) !!!! Mark, you said i had to much talent to stop writing, but im not good as you, not even close!!!!!! Bravo! as always Mark, your writing is nothing but inspiring and very very very educating!!!
Sincerly your,
--Omar
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by omegapaf on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 (23:01:19) |
as long as the voices of the idiots outnumber the voices of people who know what they are talking about 3 to 1 in the world media, i don't see a way out. imagine writing an article seven years ago, saying that banks should be brought under state control, because they were going to wreck the western economy. there were a few people who said this, but they were considered commie nuts. the same way enviromental protesters were considered 20 years ago. and the way internet users in the 80's, and 90's were thought of as star trek fans, and weirdos. people are frightened of what they don't understand. - i've a nasty feeling that it's too late - paul.
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by Ridge on Sunday, September 20, 2009 (00:06:25) |
Men HAVE learned, I’m afraid, and from those lessons we have what is reflected in your imaginatively wonderful poem. My view is jaded, I know, but I see nothing on the horizon to incite my enthusiasm to the contrary. As always, your poetry is spot on!
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Brylee123 on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 (15:38:58) |
Leggolas, this is amazing! I wrote a poem sort of like this, you saw it. It's about taking care of the earth.
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by Meggle_giggles on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 (07:21:53) |
i really like it! so angry. its just right
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by freakyluvr on Friday, October 02, 2009 (16:11:36) |
We may never
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Keku on Sunday, October 04, 2009 (09:02:43) |
Hi Mark,
Beautiful display of words that flow like classical music.
If man does not learn, the world will be short to exist.
Lets hope the new generation realizes the old mistakes!
Take Care,Laura (Keku)
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by babsrichar on Tuesday, October 06, 2009 (16:22:30) |
Once we think we know everything, We are doomed!
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by June-22-95-Mahala on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 (23:05:52) |
For you I lick the screen
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by June-22-95-Mahala on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 (23:06:00) |
For you I lick the screen
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by Liquid_Chaos on Thursday, October 22, 2009 (20:45:59) |
you are right-the world IS full of idiots..Great write! L_C
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Poetrydances on Friday, October 23, 2009 (23:57:22) |
Such skilled word play in this-and truth.
ending three lines mammoth conclusion-
great piece.
We would like to link to this on our site at Poetrydances.com as a selected poem- could you pm if you are ok with that when you get a mo please.
All the best
Tony
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by Brylee123 on Thursday, October 29, 2009 (11:07:10) |
Interesting, I like it!
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by dav.smith on Friday, October 30, 2009 (16:47:20) |
Man can only learn from his mistakes, only when he admits to making them. so there fore we may never learn. Mark, you have a defined writing style, that oozes with perfection. You are one of the true masters of this genre. May we see many more splendid verses from you. Be safe my friend. dAVE
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by Mayo on Saturday, October 31, 2009 (22:13:44) |
I do love reading your work!
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by 10afields on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (12:19:36) |
wow, i really enjoy this poem, really hits home on the fact that mankind as a whole will never seem to learn from their mistakes
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by sweetsmilingangel on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (13:42:55) |
I'm glad you had write this piece buddy...people usually wanted to see before they believe but God wants us to believe before we see, for a miracle to happen. Bravo! jezail
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Bina on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (17:04:10) |
When will we ever learn? When we learn to leave our egos at home. Nice write Mark. I sense the frustration in your words. Powerful.
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by .North.Star. on Monday, November 02, 2009 (10:53:57) |
I admire the anger and emotion staggering through this piece.
That's why I love reading your work...you intensity comes through every time when you write about a subject matter which provokes your emotions...
Well done =]
NorthStar
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Bato on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (09:51:23) |
Great write mark, but shouldn't that last line read just:
"Will we ever learn"
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Disfrazada on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (16:43:24) |
What more can be said Mark, that already hasn't. Truly amazing poem my dear friend. Best wishes.
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by words8me on Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (14:55:37) |
That was some great food for my mind. I love all the unique words you used. You never seem to hear them in the world today. All I hear is unintelligent ways of talking, so thanks for this well composed piece.
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by vanmanfury on Thursday, November 05, 2009 (06:08:34) |
complete excellence
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Re: When will we ever learn?
by Anonymous on Thursday, November 05, 2009 (10:13:54) |
IF ONLY PEOPLE QUESTIONED THEMSELVES MORE AND THEIR EXISTANCE ON THIS PLANET , SPOKE TO THEIR NEIGHBOURS AND MADE AN EFFORT TO GET ON AND TAKE TIME TO HELP THEIR
FELLOW MAN . . . SURELY WE WOULD BE RICHER IN MIND AND SOUL . . . VANMANFURY DIGS THIS
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by badmalthus on Friday, November 06, 2009 (00:01:55) |
Sadly never Mark.......and people wonder why I am a misanthrope......LOL.......brilliant word art my friend.
Cheers.........Harry
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by shazza on Saturday, November 07, 2009 (14:27:59) |
A pure and simple big fat WOW WOW WOW
Take care mark
Shazza x
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by HumanSpirit on Sunday, November 08, 2009 (17:25:28) |
Hopefully one day man will stop the death and destruction. Awesome write. Loved it 
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by rondo on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (01:55:50) |
a twist of tongue and mind worthy of a ten..........rondo
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Re: When will we ever learn?
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by Unbound on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (07:51:06) |
Isnt that a sad state... We write about ourselves and crititcize ourselves but nothing really changes. I loved your poem and your intention behind Leggolas. Nice to know nice minds do exist.
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by Craigd741 on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (11:24:22) |
The sad reality is that some people never do learn, and go to their dying day without a pang of regret and remaining completely ignorant to the wrongs that they have committed in their lives.
Very good poem touching upon these issues.
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by princess.funk on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (14:30:06) |
i LOVE this poem. its so sad that such people still exist in our societies. this is an amazing poem.
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