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[aid] => mick
[title] => The Banners
[time] => 2005-08-11 15:58:42
[hometext] => I had to considered my own heart and intentions before posting this poem. We each have a banner that we are known for.
[bodytext] => Introduction; This poem is a form of self reflection for me and i know that a lot of readers will disagree on some of the things i think are imperfect in man. ( In one form or another i struggle with these whether i have done the acts or not and so you can consider me writing and speaking to myself). I tried to write as objectively as possible but I can not apologize for this poem this is a lot of what i believe in. I hope the reader will be objective in his or her comments and thanks.
Tell me what do you believe in?
What will you tolerate?
What is it that''s obvious
that will control your fate?
What banner do you have
on the flag that you now wave?
Is it wild and rambunctious?
Is it humble and brave?
I am not here to make you walk
a road that you don''t want to.
You will find many people
who are good at that.
I am here to tell you
that there are consequences
when making a choice
without considering.
Do you hear your kids swearing
cause you can''t control your temper?
Is your reputation marred
because you drink too much?
Do you wake up in the morning
sleeping with a stranger?
Do you find you have to lie
to protect yourself?
I''m not here to judge you;
its best you judge yourself
I''m not hear to scare you into change.
I am here to prove there are choices we can make,
If we find the acts we do are seeming (kind of) strange
If you are feeling burdened
If life is full of trouble
If danger''s in the closet
in the form of unpaid bills
look hard at all your choices
and see if you can make up
a better way to have fun
that will not end in ill
Tell me what do you believe in
What will you tolerate?
what is it that''s obvious
that will control your fate
What banner do you have
on the flag that you now wave
how can we talk about love
without talking of change?
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[counter] => 197
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[informant] => Archie
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The Banners
Contributed by
Archie
on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 03:58:42 PM in AEST
Topic:
Lifepoems
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Introduction; This poem is a form of self reflection for me and i know that a lot of readers will disagree on some of the things i think are imperfect in man. ( In one form or another i struggle with these whether i have done the acts or not and so you can consider me writing and speaking to myself). I tried to write as objectively as possible but I can not apologize for this poem this is a lot of what i believe in. I hope the reader will be objective in his or her comments and thanks.
Tell me what do you believe in?
What will you tolerate?
What is it that''s obvious
that will control your fate?
What banner do you have
on the flag that you now wave?
Is it wild and rambunctious?
Is it humble and brave?
I am not here to make you walk
a road that you don''t want to.
You will find many people
who are good at that.
I am here to tell you
that there are consequences
when making a choice
without considering.
Do you hear your kids swearing
cause you can''t control your temper?
Is your reputation marred
because you drink too much?
Do you wake up in the morning
sleeping with a stranger?
Do you find you have to lie
to protect yourself?
I''m not here to judge you;
its best you judge yourself
I''m not hear to scare you into change.
I am here to prove there are choices we can make,
If we find the acts we do are seeming (kind of) strange
If you are feeling burdened
If life is full of trouble
If danger''s in the closet
in the form of unpaid bills
look hard at all your choices
and see if you can make up
a better way to have fun
that will not end in ill
Tell me what do you believe in
What will you tolerate?
what is it that''s obvious
that will control your fate
What banner do you have
on the flag that you now wave
how can we talk about love
without talking of change?
Copyright ©
Archie
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2005-08-11 15:58:42]
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Re: The Banners
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by sprinter27 on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 04:15:57 PM AEST
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wow, very expressive. well done, archie. and it's good to say what you think and state your opinion. well done, keep up the good work.
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Re: The Banners
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by Former_Member on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 04:42:37 PM AEST
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Very well said.. I swear was like you were right here talking to me..
#1 rule i go by Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone..
Truth and Honest with yourself and you will never go wrong..
Keep up the wonderful writing..
~~~Michelle~~~ |
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Re: The Banners
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by colinbaker62 on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 05:18:19 PM AEST
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Very expressive indeed Archie. This has made me yearn a quiet period of self reflection.
Colin |
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Re: The Banners
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by MorningDove on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 05:53:36 PM AEST
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| Very well written, Archie. I think it amazing that a poem meaning to shed light in the lives of others is shaped like an antique lamp. I carry my banner high and though it may be tattered in shreds at times, I still make sure it waves. It is my spiritiual banner as you have your banner. Hopefully all do somewhere deep inside them. Rita |
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Re: The Banners
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by Elizabeth_Dandy on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 07:00:43 PM AEST
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Great poem this Archie. A true Challenge"
We all have to meet challenges.
I begin right away by copying a paragraph of Cajunsweetie (got it correct?)
"rule i go by Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means standing alone..
Truth and Honest with yourself and you will never go wrong."
This lady has good judgment. I agree with her 100 percvent.
We have choices, It is so sad that some people do not understand what "Freedom" is and confound freedom with liscientiousness.
Man has a high destiny.
Your brilliant poem is an authentic challenge for reflection and then making a choice.
Great poem!
Blessings
Elizabeth.
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Re: The Banners
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by SirensLight on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 07:12:06 PM AEST
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| Beautifully done. It gets to the heart of the matter without being too blunt. Very good for relfection and thought on where you are, who you are, and where you are going. Another success in writing most assuredly. May God keep you writing and sharing with us, and may he bless all your days. |
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Re: The Banners
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by vibes2go on
Thursday, 11th August 2005 @ 07:44:47 PM AEST
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This really made me think Archie .. I don't know what my banner is .. I often wonder why I have so many enemies ..
and wonder why my son is having a psychotic break .. I look back on my life and .. know there are things I would change if I could; but it's too late for that, you know .. I don't hurt people.. or try not to .. what a wonderful piece of writing. Poetry is supposed to make a person think .. move them in some way, and this certainly did .. As I poet, I like to make people laugh .. as of late .. I'm not doing that .. and I want to do it again .. |
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