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We....We will never learn. Famine, pestilence and war...All used to keep us in check. Good write on a frustrating subject.

TB

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 07, 2009 (12:03:03)

Hello TB, it never ceases to amaze me that, we consider ourselves to be the superior species, yet we still can not cease the churning cycle of death and destruction that goes on and on and on. Thanks for the comment my friend, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by wildbrushfire on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (04:24:45)

It's a nasty cycle isn't it? An intelligent man once said, "The only thing man learns from history is that man doesn't learn from history."


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 (15:36:53)

Dear wildbrushfire, it is an all consuming cycle indeed, and the man, of whom you quote, showed wisdom beyond his years. It is quite unfathomable that, despite thousands of years of conflict, devastation, cessation, reflection, amendment, we still end up doing the same, again, again and again. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? by Anonymous on Monday, August 30, 2010 (15:17:12)

I agree I think that we wont ever learn it's a vicious cycle


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 20, 2010 (10:09:22)

Sadly I fear your conclusion is but true


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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!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 07, 2009 (13:40:15)

Dear Jenna, the sad reality is as you say, that the lessons are never learned. Time upon time, we make the same mistakes, yet never does it seem to dawn that this is not the way forward for mankind. Our children and our childrens children deserve a better existence than the one we are preparing for them. What will it take for the message to penetrate that it is time for a change to secure a better future for us all. Thankyou for your comment my friend, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Noden on Monday, September 07, 2009 (13:41:06)

Mark you speak words of Lennon and the rest of his voices that are all trying so hard to find peace. But to dismay none so far. It's truly a pleasure to come read you again. Glad you are feeling better my dear friend...<grin>


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 07, 2009 (14:11:35)

Dear Ali, thank you for your inspiring words, we can only hope that one day realisation will dawn. Thank you for your words my friend, they are much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Mankind will never learn. That just what it is...sad.

Great piece! <3

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 07, 2009 (13:47:10)

Dear Coma.White, I fear that such is true, and this sadness hangs above the world, casting a despairing shadow upon each and every occupant. Surely the time for reflection has arrived for those that have caused so much pain and misery. Thank you for comment my friend, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (10:57:26)

Dear Rhoda, I'm so glad you enjoyed, and it is as you say, nought but a repetition of mistakes and renewed atrocities, hence the question, when?, or maybe more importantly why does mankind never learn? Thank you for your comment my friend, as ever, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by maryanns on Monday, September 07, 2009 (20:16:34)

Sorry - I meant to say "Bravo", as in ... well done.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (11:09:25)

Dear Mary Ann, I endorse your sentiments entirely, for the frustration you feel is but one of many ripples, part of a wave of disillusionment that is sweeping around the world. Thank you for your comment my friend, as ever, it is much appreciated. P.S I don't mind brave or bravo LOL. Fond Regards. Mark.


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great write - very eloquent indeed from start to finish.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (11:17:11)

Dear thewholesoul, thank you for the complimentary comment, it is much appreciated, glad you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Very good, love the imagery here

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (11:22:21)

Dear §ylnzer, I'm so pleased my poem evoked such vibrant images for you. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (11:32:53)

Dear MTPOET, thank you for your compliments, they are much appreciated, I think you have grasped the essence of the only way in which this world can become a better place, and that is "everyone needs to do their part", from the loftiest to the lowliest, before it is all too late. Thank you so much for your comment. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Melly on Monday, September 07, 2009 (23:20:23)

Ok A senior moment.. I have had quite a few lately. At least I signed my name.. A heart


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (11:41:34)

My Dear Melly, you can share a senior moment with me anytime you like my friend. Alas, I fear that your words of wisdom are all too accurate and that notion leaves such a huge void of sadness within me, for what kind of a future are we leaving for all those that are yet to come. Thank you for your kindness and compliments, they are, as ever, much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 (18:00:58)




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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.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (12:14:31)

Dear Ozymandias, your endorsement is well received and I'm glad such imagery was evoked. As for those elements that puzzle, they are an integral part of the poem. "paralysing mind spigots", refers to those that sleakly seek to plug clarity of thought by the process of verbal discimination wrapped in a syrupy guise that appeals to those that feast upon its content, but also allures those weaker and more vunerable to its vibrant throng, hence "spew sweet biled discern". "dawn’s broken remnants clasp their smoulder and inurn", refers to the aftermath, for the those that are left behind are left to salvage smouldering fragments of their life, burying those loved and lost upon the way. I hope this clarifies the intent of that written. May I thank you for your incisive comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by summergirl911 on Thursday, November 12, 2009 (17:17:36)

I interpreted those parts of your poem as you intended. "paralysing mind spigots" are everywhere you turn. They are in every aspect of LIFE. We have to make sure that we clean our own pipes though (har har) and not be gullible and fall into what everyone else thinks, just because they say it's so.
{run on sentence there!}


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, November 14, 2009 (07:03:08)

Your interpretation is indeed inciteful. Thank you for your comment summergirl911, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (13:14:57)

Dear Libby, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thus is such, as was and most likely will always be. Thank you so much for your comment, it is, and will always be, much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (13:26:48)

Dear Lindsay, veritable words indeed, that all mankind should heed. Thank you for your comment my friend, as ever, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Wow this is a very good both...and alot of truth in it as well...well done

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, February 04, 2012 (16:28:53)




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Wow this is a very good both...and alot of truth in it as well...well done

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 (14:24:51)

Dear Dreaming-Demon, I'm so glad you enjoyed, its contemporary truth is painfully prevalent. Thank you for your comment my friend. It is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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!!!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, September 09, 2009 (13:39:41)

Dear Julie, LOL, do you know? I think I'll give your idea some thought LOL. Thank you so much for your compliments, they do mean a great deal to me, and they are truly appreciated. Thank you my friend. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, September 11, 2009 (16:47:31)

Dear Mike, thank you for such an outstanding comment, your compliments are truly appreciated. Maybe indeed we are trying too hard to learn, or is it that we simply don't pay any heed to all those lessons we should have learned time after time? Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, September 13, 2009 (06:23:02)

Dear Gail, you raise a poignant point, for Life's wisdom is so often lost through tracts of time. But mans mistakes are well documented and witnessed, the instances and actions that have led to so much misery, pain, death and destruction are there for all to see, assimilate, ameliorate and rectify. Instead the cycle of devastation perpetuates to the detriment of all. Thank you my friend for your inciteful comment. It is, as ever, much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, September 25, 2009 (16:05:35)

Dear Omar, thank you for your complimentary comments. They are much appreciated and if my words inspire, then I can ask for no more Fond Regards. Mark


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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.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, September 27, 2009 (04:55:58)

Dear Paul, succinctly put my friend, and you may well be right in that we have reached the point of no return. What a sad, sad reflection of mankind................. Thank for your incisive words my friend. As ever, they are much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, September 25, 2009 (16:45:45)

Dear Ridge, a sad sombrous resonance exudes from your comment, for your words are so very true, their is nothing upon the tainted horizon but the shadows of reality. Thank you my friend for your comment, it is, as ever, much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Leggolas, this is amazing! I wrote a poem sort of like this, you saw it. It's about taking care of the earth.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, September 27, 2009 (04:59:56)

Dear Brylee123, thankyou for your complimentary comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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i really like it! so angry. its just right

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, October 02, 2009 (14:01:36)

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! thought I'd add a little more anger just for good measure I'm so glad you enjoyed Meggle_giggles. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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We may never

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, October 02, 2009 (16:54:44)

And that is the saddest reflection of all. Thank you freakyluvr, your comment is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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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)

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, October 04, 2009 (16:23:56)

Dear Laura, what a beautiful comment, that is so very much appreciated, thank you my friend. Fond Regards. Mark


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Once we think we know everything, We are doomed!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, October 09, 2009 (14:54:28)

Hello babs, it's lovely to hear from you, you are so right in what you say, but I feel that man's superiority complex inflated itself beyond deflation, many, many moons ago, and as for the world, I fear it may already be doomed. Thank you for your comment my friend, it is very much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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For you I lick the screen

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, October 23, 2009 (16:19:03)

Wow! Now that's a compliment. Thank you Mahala. Fond Regards. Mark.


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For you I lick the screen

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, February 06, 2012 (17:58:56)




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you are right-the world IS full of idiots..Great write! L_C

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, October 23, 2009 (16:22:57)

Dear Liquid_Chaos, we are as one on this subject. Thanks for the compliment my friend, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, October 25, 2009 (12:26:27)

Dear Poetrydances, thank you so much for your complimentary comment, it is much appreciated. I shall indeed contact you. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Interesting, I like it!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, February 17, 2012 (10:15:29)




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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, October 30, 2009 (17:05:46)

Dear dAVE, that is so very true, for man seems unable, in so many instances, to comprehend that he and he alone is responsible for so many recurrent atrocities that are part of a perpetual cycle of death, suffering and destruction that has plagued mankind since conception. Is he ignorant?, or just plain stupid? Thank you for this fabulous comment. It is very much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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I do love reading your work!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (12:10:36)

Dear Mayo, your comment is truly valued and I feel honoured that you enjoy reading my poems. Thank you Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (15:11:41)

Dear 10afields, I'm so glad you enjoyed and found this poem to hit home, though alas Man's ignorant bliss prevails Your comment is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 01, 2009 (15:32:05)

Dear Jezail, thankyou for your comment my friend, it is much appreciated. Any type of Miracle, to extract that which has blighted Man since his conception would be most welcome indeed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, November 02, 2009 (09:02:28)

Dear Bina, your senses we're indeed intuitive. I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (11:27:30)

Dear NorthStar, thank you so much for this inspiring comment, it is very much appreciated Fond Regards. Mark.


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Great write mark, but shouldn't that last line read just:
"Will we ever learn"

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (11:26:07)

Dear Bato, thanks for the complimentary comment, it is much appreciated and thank you for your suggestion, but 'When' is an integral piece of the line, for it suggests the hope that there may well come a time upon Man's horizon whereby such is thus. Your opinion is always welcome my friend. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Bato on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (11:56:37)

Sorry Mark. That was badly phrased, I didn't mean to sugest that your poem needed amending; I was commenting on what sometimes seems like our inability to learn the really big lessons. If I had thought that it needed anything changed i wouldn'r have rated it with the 10 stars I gave it.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 (12:26:58)

No need for apology, I enjoy reading peoples opinions and their provocation of thought, and though that intended sometimes appears not as, it is still, as is your your comment and rating, very much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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What more can be said Mark, that already hasn't. Truly amazing poem my dear friend. Best wishes.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, November 06, 2009 (19:04:35)

Dear Disfrazada, thank you so very much for your complimentary comment. It is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, November 06, 2009 (19:06:57)

Dear words8me, what a simply outstanding comment. Thank you!I'm so glad you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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complete excellence

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, October 12, 2010 (17:00:47)




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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

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 08, 2009 (15:12:00)

Dear vanmanfury, yours words are indeed inspirational, but it seems that the world is turning on a new axis, revolving toward nought but despair. Thank you for your comment. It is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Sadly never Mark.......and people wonder why I am a misanthrope......LOL.......brilliant word art my friend.
Cheers.........Harry

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 08, 2009 (16:14:04)

Dear Harry, your misanthropic tendencies are totally understandable, especially in the World's current climate. Thank you so much for your comment my friend. It is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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A pure and simple big fat WOW WOW WOW
Take care mark
Shazza x

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 08, 2009 (16:16:42)

All I can say is Wow! LOL Hello shazza, thank you for stopping by and commenting, it is much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Hopefully one day man will stop the death and destruction. Awesome write. Loved it

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, November 09, 2009 (11:48:46)

Dear HumanSpirit, I fear that day may never dawn, but thank you for your complimentary comment. It is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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a twist of tongue and mind worthy of a ten..........rondo

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (08:00:43)

Dear rondo, you are most kind. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (12:32:31)

Dear Unbound, sadly that seems to be the state of affairs, we have travelled so far down this misguided path of existence, that the true values in life seem to have faded behind some long forgotten horizon. Thank you for your complimentary words my friend, they are much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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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.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (12:36:07)

Dear Craigd741, that is a true reality indeed and if only they could take a moment of solemn self reflection, that could just be the defining moment that changes their's and many other lives besides. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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i LOVE this poem. its so sad that such people still exist in our societies. this is an amazing poem.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 15, 2009 (15:46:09)

Dear princess.funk, it is indeed sad that such people exist, if only these spewing, arousing orators had the lemming gene, then they, and all that follow their vile bile can run towards the highest clifftops and free us all of their hideous plague. Thank you for your complimentary comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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yes, we are idiots indeed, very good work here

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, November 22, 2009 (10:52:18)

Dear mandiiiii, thank you for your complimentary comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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great write.....very true and deep....good stuff-Jose

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, November 23, 2009 (14:37:39)

I'm glad you enjoyed Jose, thanks for your comment, it is much appreciated. Regards. Mark.


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this is truly fine work, a tasty dish of satire, wit, and sad, sad truth, served perfectly piquant..........................michael

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, November 30, 2009 (10:50:54)

Dear Michael, thank you for such a wonderful comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Brilliant writing!
It was an intense experience and brought a lot to mind...

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, November 30, 2009 (13:21:43)

Dear Xplained, thank you for your passionate complimentary comment, it is truly appreciated and I'm so glad you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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I guess never but great job on the poem

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, December 10, 2009 (19:47:08)

Thank you landsleyalex91, your complimentary comment is much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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Very insightful, good observation.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, December 10, 2009 (19:49:09)

Dear pru123, thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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for $500 what is politician and the war. great write. Leggolas.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, December 10, 2009 (19:54:51)

Daniel, alas, sadly, the perpetual cycle of death and devastation shall inflict its scythe upon the face of this earth forever more, that is, where mankind plays any significant part. Thank you for your comment my friend. It is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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The wordy skill here,is almost redundant to mention.

It seems to me that the question asked,answers itself within the context.
A perpetually repeated process,like applicating idiocy,implies an intrinsic attribute of the system that produces it.
Unfortunately,I believe that hope is the byproduct of that process.I can't feel hope - as much as I love illusions.
But sometimes I feel comfort in the thought of a much bigger system we are part of,where words don't even have a meaning.
Maybe there's something to learn from that.We of complicated codes,and ridiculous social values.

I very much enjoyed this poem.
Cheers.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, December 14, 2009 (13:59:34)

Well I'm truly glad you enjoyed, but as you say, the self perpetuating idiocy can only draw one to conclude that hope is indeed a by product, for to face the reality that such will never be rectified would leave the race with nought but despondency, therefore fertilising the notion that existence is futile, thus plunging human kind into a wanton apocalyptic abyss.

I truly appreciate your incisive comment my friend.
Fond Regards.
Mark.


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Aww!! yes when we ever learn. more then likely never or until the world is almost over hahaha. nice write

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (17:47:19)

Your words toll as if imminent knell, for the world may truly teeter on the edge of abyss afore man finally understands the error of his wretched ways. Thank you for your comment Jess, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark .


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As mankind multiplies, nations grow and governments overwhelm. Like sheep we follow them to the slaughter or worse... we become the slaughter house. I am afraid that mankind is too self consumed to ever learn. Hope...ah yes. Perhaps the kingdom will come as long as the dreamers survive. It is not just your thoughts but the techniques you have mastered that make your words bound across the page and stick to the brain. Thanks Mark for sharing your obvious talent!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 (11:40:07)

Dear Jeanne, your words indeed are tainted by despair, a sentiment that lives within many. For the hope that you, I and so many other dreamers caress, is, I fear, but an asphyxiated whisper upon life's turbulent breeze.
Thank you for your inspiring words my friend, they are truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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first line says it all really. the world truely is full of idiots. Just comes to show how horrible the human race can be =(.

Great write. loved it x

FreedomFinder xxx

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, January 04, 2010 (16:12:42)

I wholeheartedly agree with your comment, for there are indeed far too many idiots in this world who never seem to learn. Thanks for the comment FreedomFinder, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Awesome writing of reality. So many folks behind the facade of professionalism fall into this ignorant category. They play the role to make the dough but inside is as a bigot as one can be. Precise and succintly written considering how you could have easily ran to hell with it!! LOL

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, January 08, 2010 (10:48:41)

An awesome comment my friend that contains much truth. Your complimentary words are truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Great question that is on all of our minds. When will we ever learn? 10/10

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, January 10, 2010 (19:00:19)

Hello Glenn, but for the merest grain of hope that lies isolated, wrestling midst the desert of time, I fear the answer may be never. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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Wow very nice. I like the choice of words for everything too. It just makes the idiots who are ruining this world look even worse, because you know they couldn't understand it.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, January 10, 2010 (19:05:13)

Dear SydisticWritings, you are most probably right, but is it can't or don't wish to understand? Thank you for your inspiring words, they are much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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Yes,its a uniqe piece of a "simple" question.Think we did but somebody getting funds from all peoples disasters,they didnt learn.Who can live of them honestly?Almost none.Need more funds?And we get a disaster.Social institutions have to influence to these processes.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, January 11, 2010 (06:58:16)

Dear Andrey, thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Leggolas what a great poem that says what
I think but you were gutsy enough to
tell the world what shmucks we are!

Great choice of words

I loved it!!

Ilan

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, January 11, 2010 (05:59:05)

Dear Ilan, I'm so glad you enjoyed and indeed there are far too many shmucks in this World. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I really, really enjoy reading your Poem.
The people turned cold and some how lack
of kindness. I mean there is some people with a kind heart
and there's some who aren't. Some people never learned
their mistakes.

Good job for writing this
Poem.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, January 15, 2010 (17:29:26)

Dear Daniel, you have it in a nutshell, for so many people continue to make the same mistakes with catastrophic consequence. If only the world possessed more of the kind hearted people that you speak of. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated and I'm so glad you enjoyed. Regards. Leggolas.


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We won't, we will struggle forgetting what those before us tried to tell us. We can only now do the best we can, with what we have for there are so few listening anymore. Good descriptions of lessons we should see and learn what each day, be well, k

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, January 17, 2010 (17:33:51)

Dear kdarcy, your earnest words are so painfully true. Thankyou for your comment, it is much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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But why do you ask such questions?

You are a voice amongst a million silent faces
That wish so deeply to sing as you do.
And who, exactly, who has hurt you.
To rob you of anything but a number or two?
and what is number to validate art?
I say nothing, but the proof that someone read your heart
So, I say, despite everything, continue writing
And accept each one, and every two,
All the threes, every four, five, and all that's due
As credit to the fact,

Someone wishes they were you.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, January 23, 2010 (12:51:29)

Dear Monica, thank you so much for such an outstanding comment. Your beautiful words are truly appreciated and shall never be forgotten. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Hi Leggolas

Boy can I relate to this poem.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, January 24, 2010 (10:05:49)

Dear TalkL8, I'm so glad you could relate to this poem. Thank you for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Wow Marky... this is deep... and I don't think man will ever learn as you so well described in your poem...

Sad to say that "we"- mankind live on the theory, "Every man for himself"... or maybe its " The survival of the fittest"?????

Its sad and disgusting, but so very true.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, February 02, 2010 (10:00:03)

Dear Mishael, your words resonate prophetic sadness, for it is such that most of man has evolved with none of those qualities required for co-existence, whether it be plant, creature or ultimately himself
Thank you for your comment my friend, it is truly appreciated.
Fond Regards.
Marky


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Well written and well voiced.
The rhyme and rhythm reminded me somewhat of an eloquent Dr. Seuss.
The world needs more poetry like this, using words and phrases that should be more common, as they are useful and exact- but we never see them.
Save in your poetry, it seems!
Nicely done.

--Abby

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, February 18, 2010 (15:37:09)

Dear Abby, thank you so much for such an outstanding, inspiring comment, your words are truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Again well said. We need to continue to rant. So atleast some will hear.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, March 18, 2010 (19:27:15)

Maybe one day the rant will resonate such that the heedless wall of blind desecration shall shudder, fracture, crumble and fall, to leave but salvation, for one and for all.
Thankyou for your comment my friend, it is truly appreciated.
Fond Regards.
Mark.


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It is truly depressing - this piece. It seems as if we will never learn to stop war...famine...etc.

Well written

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, April 04, 2010 (12:55:20)

Dear Sammi, I fear your words are ultimately true and there in lies the deepest sadness of all. Thankyou for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Mark Well done. It is not that we will not learn, but that we refuse to learn. man kind is falling backwards and no one seems to care. Again well written and perfectly exicuted. Cheers dAVE

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, April 04, 2010 (13:12:24)

Dear dAVE, thankyou for revisiting this poem. We, as a species, seem to be degenerating, as opposed to, as the self professed most intelligent beings on Earth, learning from all those mistakes, but instead we just keep on making them and add a few more each generation, just for good measure. Thankyou my friend. Your words are much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Leggolas,
I have read your poem in depth. I must say it was most intriguing (I hope I have spelt that right!) Yes, I must admit when will society every learn??? That is a very hard question to answer. I reckon we should ban washing the car and mowing the lawn on Sunday's - I would love your views on that comment? Keep the poems coming they are a real pleasure to read. With a smile and a giggle ScorpioSting!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 (17:12:04)

Dear ScorpioSting, thankyou for taking the time to read my poetry. Your comment is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Compelling write my friend. I have found that I can do nothing about my neighbors willingness to do right except herald injustice and do something to right the wrongs, or dare I say write the wrong. It is my life, my living example, that might inspire my child or someone else to help those less fortunate and help to heal or circumvent the broken systems of greed and debauchery that humans are addicted to. Governments can not help hurting people, only concerned people, with pure motives, can pull desperate lives out of their holes. We are more connected int his world than we like to think. I believe that if I help someone on the other side of the world, it does affect my life in an epic way. When will we ever learn? Maybe never as the whole of humanity but as for me, I continue my education in human relations every day. What if we all do? If each one takes responsibility to check on his neighbor and help, would their be any more need? I think not. What a sad life it is to have one's self as the focus! These beautiful words you have written drew all this out of me, so keep provoking the good in people.

Well Wishes,
Tinker

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 (17:22:42)

Dear Tinker, I find your comment profound on so many levels. If only there could be so many more that thought as you, then the plight of humanity might just stand a chance. Thankyou for your beautiful words, they are deeply appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas


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It is so sad infact, how we wander around living only a life that offers a cornucopia of pleasures.
We all know that pleasure isn't a necessity and has its own punishment and consequence.

When will they realise that T.v is staged and filtered?
What about the 'Chem Trailing'?
The list is so infinate I don't even know where to begin to even estimate the day the world went into self-destruct mode.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, April 17, 2010 (11:57:15)

Dear Sophia, that very moment, I feel, has been slowly flourishing since the creation of man. For the World, despite all the imput of man and his supposed superior intellect, is declining rapidly in so many ways. Thankyou for your comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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thats great ... i really like it ... i love the lines ( thus cornucopian craved crusade ... neath sanctimonious masquerade) ... thanx for sharing

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, April 17, 2010 (11:59:58)

My pleasure simzzz, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I felt that. It rattled through me as though I was saying the words myself. I didn't even have to notice the rhyme and metre, nor question any of the words, cos they felt natural. Nicely done.

And as for the question....

"When will we ever learn?"

If you think along Darwinian lines, you'll realise that we will never learn: Man shall simply disappear if we don't have what it takes to be successful. Nature will not tell us twice.

Humans are capable of learning a lesson on the scale of a single lifetime - maybe even two or three - but, beyond that, our species seems hell-bent on relearning everything from scratch, and making all the same mistakes again, only on a grander scale and with better tools.

As a former soldier, I appreciate that lessons can be learnt from battles fought hundreds or thousands of years ago. But this is rare.

We might develop lofty ideas and ideals but, as ever, the first casualty is always the plan.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 (07:57:50)

Dear Freerunner, thankyou for such an outstanding comment, I agree wholeheartedly with your incite, it is truly appreciated.

Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Freerunner on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 (08:37:23)

"Incite" - great choice of word, Leggolas - whether you meant it or not! (Cos that is what my comments are meant to do. )


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, February 20, 2012 (12:23:12)




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As long as too many people rely upon their government and their fellow man to provide for both their thoughts and welfare they will be enslaved by a few---and this few relies on such weakness to perpetuate that enslavement, which enables those few to enhance their pockets and power. When any form of government becomes purposely destructive in such ends, it is the right of people to alter or to abolish it (so it was said in the Declaration of Independence). But only the strong can rise above the fray---and history shows this upheaval never comes from within the masses. I’ve lived and/or worked and traveled in 100s of countries of the world’s continents for some 60 years and I have yet to find a country as wealthy as America or as free as the American people. We are blessed by God more than any other people on earth. I have also found that capitalism combined with the Judeo-Christian values/morals working under our strong Constitution is by far the best form of government and it provides its people with the best know social system. However, the many deviations from this system begets the worst of all human conditions. It is not the idiots of our country but the attitudes of intelligent hard-working people that will make or break it.

When will we learn? The truth is there---good people must rely upon themselves and not to the few or their government. I like your poem and the style, but would suggest like another much older poem stated:

“In the world's broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be a hero in the strife!”

Drachm

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, April 30, 2010 (17:52:55)

Dear Drachm, the flock, nestled together secure in their number fear not that which encircles or possesses threat, but they, in their blind comfort forget, it is the shepherd who in due course, will lead them to their slaughter. Thankyou for your frank and incisive comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Is this what you mean: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7886780711843120756#

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, May 08, 2010 (12:51:16)

There are many at whom this is aimed. For there are many who have yet to learn.


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Complex truth reflected with a mix of rage and acceptance...What does neath mean?

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, May 24, 2010 (15:55:38)

Dear Farfalla, more exasperation than rage, for the lessons and outcomes continue to go ignored. Neath is an archaic abbreviation of beneath. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Dear Mark,
They say fools do not learn from their own mistakes and wise learn from the mistakes of others.From this point of view what we humans are?......Human history is replete with mistakes and crimes of same nature.My part of the world has seen four wars for the last sixty years and still we are not learning.Whole of world today is not a safe place to live in.H ow correct Martin luther king was when he said that we live in an age of guided missiles and mis guided men.Wonderful poem Mark.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, May 24, 2010 (15:57:33)

Thankyou for such an insightful, awesome comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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A brilliant piece..socially conscious without being preachy or overbearing, a great rhythm that gives this an added urgency. Well penned indeed.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, May 24, 2010 (15:59:24)

Dear Hugh, thankyou for your compliments my friend, I truly appreciate them. Fond Regards. Mark.


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I'm just one in a long line of people who have read this poem---must say I like the flowing metaphors. I liked the visualality of the words. Some of the greatest minds were the early Greeks but history just seems to be a repeat the same old mistakes. Drachm

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, May 24, 2010 (16:01:25)

And my deepest sigh acknowledges such, for I can't see a time when we actually will. Thankyou for your comment my friend, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Really like the passion and sincerity of your voice in this piece. Also, great rhyme, rhythm, and assonance. I can relate to this. Great work.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, June 07, 2010 (09:54:45)




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Really like the passion and sincerity of your voice in this piece. Also, great rhyme, rhythm, and assonance. I can relate to this. Great work.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, June 05, 2010 (09:03:18)

Thanks Ali, I'm so glad you enjoyed
Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Your choice of words is really great, like this:
Thus cornucopian craved crusade,
neath sanctimonious masquerade

I like 'c' sounds and the rhyme. Excellent.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 (17:27:20)

Thanks for the compliments Ken, your comment is much appreciated and I'm so glad you enjoyed. Regards. Leggolas.


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You have a point the world is full of idots.. no one ever learns from their mistakes.. exspecially the big ones.

Good write.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, June 20, 2010 (15:47:52)

Thankyou for your comment Samantha, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Very interesting and moving! I like the mix of cynicism and soberness.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 (18:42:05)

I'm so very glad this poem evoked such within you. Your insightful comment is very much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Hmmmm, clever, yet a bit pejorative in its tone. I guess my comment is to praise the author while complaining a bit about the all too clever damning!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, July 03, 2010 (18:28:43)

And your complaint is duly noted Pujakins though I make no apologies for the disparaging tone, just cast your gaze upon the self inflicted woes of the World, a perpetual historical cycle of death, mutilation, bloodlust and gore. And do we, as a species, learn and eradicate Life's abominations? The answer, unfortunately as we all know, is so painfully clear. Thankyou for your challenging comment, its honesty is appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Pujakins on Sunday, July 04, 2010 (23:54:51)

Dear Friend, I sent you a message to check my latest submission-- on witnessing, and it is in a way, also a kind of answer, so to speak, to this poem. Love and Light, Tasha


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 (07:17:04)




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Great use of vocabulary! Well done.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, July 12, 2010 (06:44:28)

Thankyou so much for your inspirational compliment evie your comment is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I a smart, very far from stupid or dumb but, I am not going to pretend I understand half of that. I did understand it enough to rate it a 6.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, July 17, 2010 (14:41:27)

Dear YesMaam, the rating is not important, though I feel perhaps that if you didn't understand the poem, then I'm not quite sure the point of rating. Nevertheless I do value your comment.
This poem relates to the constant implosion of man, his inability to exist without learning from and amending the multitude of mistakes he has made with such dire consequence. Thankyou for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I especially like the last quatrain, i'm reminded of the early christian church in the dark ages, curiously "neath sanctimonious masquerade", it hasn't changed much.

Sorry to have put a religious spin on it, but it was compelling, and good poetry is allegorical, while you may not have intended it that way, neither did tolkien. I think what I take away from this poem is important because it is a very contemporary topic.

nicely written.

best,
Damon

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, July 19, 2010 (18:41:46)

I liked your analogy Damon and found your words thought provoking, for which I extend my gratitude. Thankyou for your comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Excellent write my friend.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, July 29, 2010 (17:45:35)

Thankyou so much Gabby, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Leggolas


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This poem really states nothing but truthfulness, I myself am learning each and everyday... well done

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, July 31, 2010 (18:06:45)

Thankyou Heretta, I'm glad you feel such is so. Your comment is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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The majority of people may never learn. Unfortunately I believe all those despicable characteristics which you describe so well may be found in the shadow of each one of us. I try to deal with my shadow and look for basic goodness in the scoundrels. If I can.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, August 02, 2010 (05:37:40)

Profound words Rabbitt, the problem is those characteristics ooze perpetually into the River of Life, tainting, afflicting and ultimately destroying the very fabric of existence. Thankyou for your comment, as ever, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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you would think we would learn from pass, but we never do.
nature can never be beaten by man, once she is ready like many times before she will strike us hard. and for most of man we'll complain saying how can such things happen, why have god done this. why did so many have to die. and other people will accept and know we done much worst to the world then it would and could ever do to man.


poet610
Great poem!!!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, August 07, 2010 (08:03:05)

Dear poet610, I'm afraid such is so, man, in the most part, seems to believe that The World is his, to do with pretty much what he pleases, as is his same belief towards the creatures of this planet, he leaves nought but a dreadful legacy for all those generations yet to come. Thankyou for your comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Obscure words and phrasing obfuscate the meaning of this piece.
When will we ever learn? Not now, not here.

L.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, August 21, 2010 (16:23:35)

Yes you do seem confused. You are not meant to be learning anything here and now, this poem merely attempts to draw reflection upon the unending festering question?


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Pure Genius Mark. What a great wonderful mind you have. Such powerful words, with so much meaning. Just leaps out at the page with every line. Works incredibly. The Dynamics, the anger,of such an emotive subject, fulled by passing of conviction, and the absurdity of some, ignorant Men and, Women of course. It doesn't come better than this. We are all great artists on here, it's just, you have a bigger brush, to paint such exquisite, . poetry, of near perfection. and a beautiful muind.Well done Mark. as always. take care Friend. My best sincere wishes. Pete. Tyger Tyger. LOL . Keep on smiling, keep on shinning.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, August 30, 2010 (06:22:11)

You are quite a character my friend and I so appreciate your inspiring words. I am so glad this poem evoked such for you, as I hope such potency is received, absorbed and reflected upon around the World. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Hello Leggolas,

Strong poem. I could feel feel your frustration and very nicely written.
Maybe this is the burden of humanity as a whole .

Regards

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 06, 2010 (10:35:28)

Dear dafive, if only humanity would indeed bear and eradicate as a whole, then as a species, we might just move to the next level of the evolutionary scale. Thankyou for your comment. It is much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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Mark,
I do so love a strong voice...unafraid to speak it out, harsh bits too...yet never
burns with anger alone...to be critical and hold the strong vision still...well done!
KaRyn

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, September 06, 2010 (10:38:52)

Thankyou KaRyn for your supportive words, for it is a question that must be asked eternally to provoke that action which eventually eradicates. Fond Regards. Mark.


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That poem is a ball in the back of the net; a rugby union forward crossing the line; a massive basketball slamdunk; a six in cricket and whatever the equivalent is in the strange, barbaric sport that is baseballl.

I love it.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (14:13:12)

Dear Bercilak, thankyou for your inspiring words my friend, they are truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Do you want the one word answer or the big picture answer Mark?...well I'll give you both in caps..NEVER!.....I cannot believe I missed this one - brilliant my friend..*smiles*

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (14:15:23)

And that is the saddest answer of all my friend. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Brilliant!....where do all those words come from!! Well done.
The problem is that we were never meant to be without direction and where is that coming from today??
The Truth is out there though!!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (14:16:42)

Dear Jualsy, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thankyou for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Great right ! much enjoyed.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by kailoverboy on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (11:04:47)

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Leggolas. Well done my friend.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 (14:18:32)

Dear Kai, I'm so glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, February 26, 2012 (14:56:41)




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I guess we can only start learning when we start caring about the results we are getting..........only 5% of people are in that group!!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, October 02, 2010 (15:35:35)

Unfortunately such is so.


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I guess we can only start learning when we start caring about the results we are getting..........only 5% of people are in that group!!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (15:19:52)




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We will only learn when we start to care about the results we are getting............only 5% op people fall into that catagory apparently!!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, September 18, 2010 (12:35:53)

A fog of apathy has descended to smother much of society, a condition which jutts those with the deepest desires to those prominent positions that so often cultivate cataclysmic repercussions. Thankyou for your candid response, it is much appreciated. Regards. Leggolas.


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I have learned about the world with your sweeping words that should remind us all to ask ourselves that very question... excellent my friend...I hope you don't mind that I've added you as a buddy.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, October 10, 2010 (12:23:15)

Dear ean, if we, as a species, were to unite and ask ourselves on a daily basis this very question and act upon it, instead of, in the most part, just accepting the constant failings of humankind and ignoring the constant cycle of death, mutilation and destruction, then I'm sure that this World would be a better place to exist. Thankyou for your inspiring words. They are truly appreciated and no I do not mind in the slightest my friend. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by ean on Sunday, October 10, 2010 (13:20:19)

The world needs more people like you..


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, March 05, 2012 (18:50:22)




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very good write. You couldn't of said it better my friend
We will never learn, so sad yet so true. well penned thank you

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, October 30, 2010 (07:10:22)

Dear Candace, I fear, unfortunately, that such will always be so. Thankyou for your comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards.
Leggolas.


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Wow! what a powerful poem that maintains a breathless pace and ends with a simple yet profound and disturbing question-'when will we ever learn?'. We will never learn and that's why history repeats itself.
Regards
JR

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, December 05, 2010 (11:07:36)

Indeed, such is sadly so JR, though I live in everlasting hope. Thankyou for your complimentary comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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This is a great poem, with strong writing
However, I don't agree completly to it's message, because war, hatred etc are part of the rules of the Universe., and every other species in the Universe, no matter how technologically evolved they are, will experience ocassional war
Anyway, it's a very great. This poem that deserves a good rating
xMasterMindx

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, December 24, 2010 (15:37:55)

Dear xMasterMindx, thankyou for your complimentary words. Unfortunately those universal rules of which you speak have been adopted wholeheartedly by many elements of mankind and taken to horrific and ever more sinister levels. This, is a poem that asks, have we not seen enough bloodshed? Have we not seen enough misery and suffering? Have we not endured a thousand lifetimes of perpetual implosion. Is it not time that we learned from the vast array of mistakes we, as a self professed superior species, have made? Your comment is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Envokepassion on Friday, January 14, 2011 (20:40:10)

Beautiful poem, beautifully written...I know that as of yet, people have not learned...but I too am a dreamer. In a world so lost to chaos and disruption...where would we be if not for our dreams and for our faith, that there will indeed come a time when enough has truly been enough. Recognizing that change is necessary, is an important part of the puzzle, but settling in and getting cozy with the fact that it won't change...is not a place I want to lay my head.
Thanks for sharing.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, January 15, 2011 (10:16:30)

Thankyou for such a thoughtful and inspiring comment Erin.
We are indeed sinking into a mire of chaos and destruction, which has temporarily crusted throughout existence allowing fleeting stability. I fail to comprehend how we do not ever seem to learn from the devastating lessons of time. Your comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Some never will, but I think basically most people learn albeit at/to different levels of understanding. A very powerful write.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, February 21, 2011 (12:10:53)

Unfortunately Mercia, until we all, and I mean all, to the very last human being, stop! reflect and collectively come together to address the uncontrolled spiral of decline that has manifested into almost every sphere of life, both nationally and globally, then the future, which once seemed so innocently bright is doomed to plunge and linger in the ever putrefying mire of abyss. Thankyou for your comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Certainly prompted a few comments this one eh?!!

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Still worth a rate.

Good write

Damon

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 (12:11:30)

Hello Damon. Thanks for the comment, it is much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed my friend. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I completely agree with this poem. I love the "Will we ever learn ending" Left me thinking

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, March 05, 2011 (09:34:29)

Dear Alyssa, I'm so very glad that this poem evoked such thought. Your comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I know I commented your poetry about a plethora of times, but due to the incredible amount of intellect and creativity you have, as stated through symbolism in this poem, I decided to comment this. (once again) This is just too true. There is a diagnostic process swept cleverly and enticingly upon the pond of this poem, and the wavering distress is embedded in its crusade. There lies, a realm of humanity that is digging into the hellish embers of life, famine, war, etc, for they truly emancipate their own skins, just to be broken down again by the forgetfulness of the rest of the human, metaphysical string. Bigots/spigots, entice the bloods of those prejudice fools, those people who sleep on other people's worry, while laughing their dreaming brains off, like the whistle of a chimera waking up the 'dreamer' to his/her own abode. Those spaded-hearts. Those pretentious 'bigots' as you state, are incarcerated in their own skins. Jailed in their own madnesses. Thus the originality of life is blocked by the rainfall of technology's own heartless intention. There lies, an animal...and then a spade...and then a vision to collision. Oh, pity me, for you will pity you (generally speaking) consequence played cyclically intertwining with ambivalence. ambivalence placed, with only sadistic blackness. a sarcastic oxymoron. But we, as a nation, forget out to do the things to take us to a better world...if we were to treat our unities with respect the unity within would be of a deeper more personal rapport that would reflect upon the moat of humanity's castle!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Tuesday, March 08, 2011 (18:37:33)

Dear FuchsiaFestival!, you have, as I have stated to you before, a wisdom way beyond your years. Thankyou for this wonderful comment, it is one I shall treasure and it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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A refreshing, satirical, use of rhyme and meter.

Your words force the reader to not only contemplate meaning, but to delve deeper into sub-text.

Great job!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, March 13, 2011 (09:56:14)

Dear Tamara, thankyou for such a super comment and I'm so very glad this poem stimulated such. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Great Poem Leggolas, It is sad that we are creatures that cannot simply see the light in everything, that as a majority there cannot be a light without the lurking darkness.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Thursday, April 07, 2011 (18:18:07)

Dear Loki, your words are sadly oh so true. Thankyou for your comment, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I don't think we will ever learn that's the sad truth about it all

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, June 13, 2011 (11:13:21)

Dear Ginny, I can not foresee a time when the Humanrace will be rid of loathing and hatred, and thus I feel we, as a whole, have become resigned to such. Thankyou for your comment, it is much appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Amazing poem!! But here arises another question...
'How far can we learn?'
We just keep on trying to learn...but as we finally understand a thing...another, more powerful thing comes to challenge our intelligence.
And the day we'll actually learn...I fear...the world will end! But we wont have any fear then...because we had learned!

Love,
Titiksha

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, June 19, 2011 (07:06:39)

Thankyou Titiksha, but I fear that we, as a species, have proven that we shall never learn, for the cataclysmic cycles of Human Life perpetuate, and such will ensue I believe, till man is no more. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Titiksha on Sunday, June 19, 2011 (15:19:21)

yea I completely agree with you, but I was just considering an impossible possibility! And this truth makes this world or rather I should say, Life.
A human can't get greater than what he is created from!

~Titiksha


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...the first line speaks well of the title...you can taste the bile in every word...you speak of reality there my friend. If mankind fell the first time, surely forgivable. But if we fell with the same mistake the second time around, surely stupidity...nope, we are not learning, and I guess never will as long as selfishness and power hunger rule the human race...moon

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, October 01, 2011 (12:52:43)

Dear Moon, your comment encapsulates that which I am attempting to convey. As ever, your words are truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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I like this. It's so very true.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, October 31, 2011 (06:35:09)

Thankyou Janeene, I'm so glad that you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Absolutely LOVE this! Awesome turn of words A fav for sure!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, November 28, 2011 (11:24:27)

I'm so very glad you enjoyed so much Tammy. Your comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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a good poem very deep in thought well done..thank you for your comment on my poem

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 (07:57:17)

I'm so very glad that you enjoyed. Your comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regard. Leggolas.


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Great social commentary. The answer? Never.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, March 02, 2012 (15:42:55)

Hello Gunk. I'm honoured you feel such is so. Your comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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This is truly a wonderful piece of poetry. I regret not seeing this before! They way your words flow and describe the frustration is remarkable. Modern man is selfish and ignorant. He only cares for his well-being. History's pages are blotched with blood and suffering and why are we still not learning from the mistakes? But hope springs eternal in the human breast. So one can hope that mankind will change for the greater good.
Thank you for this wonderful reading experience.
Best wishes.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, March 18, 2012 (10:58:59)

Dear Aravind, thankyou for your wonderful thought provoking comment, as ever, it is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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Was instantly hooked from the first line, a truly thought-provoking piece. I particularly like the meter, flows wonderfully when read aloud. Detailed and descriptive, every line is full of clever word choices that makes this an outstanding piece. I will most definitely be reading more of your posts, I like your style.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, April 09, 2012 (13:59:11)

Dear PoetNaveed, thankyou so much for your wonderfully inspiring comment. It is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas


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A Nice thought provoking poem . I ask myself the question why so many people have a bent towards greed in life, like an unsatiable hunger for accumulating wealth, power, the need to feel superior to others. I do not know if it is natural or ingrained over time. But I do strongly believe in that nothing is free and people do pay for their deeds in one way or another.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, April 28, 2012 (11:26:06)

Dear roboticist, thankyou for your comment, I'm glad it provoked such thoughts for you and that you enjoyed. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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I love the pacing of this one and the gentle rhymes that flow easily and don't feel forced as the poems moves along. as for the question, I doubt the world will change or that people will ever learn. your first verse says it all...the world is full of idiots, of paralysing mind spigots. much too true!

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Friday, May 18, 2012 (10:24:42)

Dear Bonnie, thankyou for your comment, I'm so very glad that you enjoyed, despite the realisation that unfortunately man will never learn from his many and repeated mistakes. Fond Regards. Mark.


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as I read the most read poems list I reached this The best of the most read to date ...not surprizing the author would be Leggolas

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Saturday, August 11, 2012 (14:09:47)

Hello Ron, thankyou for revisiting, your comments are always appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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insightful and provoking. Love it.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Sunday, December 30, 2012 (14:50:22)

Thankyou Valerie, I'm so very glad that you found such to be so and that you enjoyed so much. Your comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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Ha Mark, I see your poetry is still drawing a crowd.
My fingers are sore from scrolling allllllllllllllll the way to the bottom of the comments section.
Great write.
Always a pleasure to read your work.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Wednesday, January 02, 2013 (17:09:41)

Thankyou Nick. I'm so very glad you enjoyed. Your words are always appreciated. Fond Regards. Mark.


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A wonderful and powerful piece of poetry its spoken with very sharp but elegant tongue.

Re: When will we ever learn? (Score: 1 ) by Leggolas on Monday, May 13, 2013 (17:02:21)

Well thankyou Dream21. Your inspiring comment is truly appreciated. Fond Regards. Leggolas.


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my optimism says we'll learn
my honesty says my optimism won't XD