Charmed Chaos
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Path to Peace
“People shouldn’t be afraid of their government. Governments should be afraid of their people.” ― Alan Moore, V for Vendetta
What lies beneath the path ahead
Though littered with the fallen
Is a brighter more hopeful future
If only we learn to bear
Witness to the untold haunting stories
Buried deep within this tainted worship
Of absolute power and greed
And once we are brave enough to uncover
That which has been the true dis-ease
Then will we begin to believe in others
And this poisoned state we are currently in
Will wither, die and with finality end
Leaving us to begin again
To create lasting positive change
©2020 Linda Lee Lyberg
Earthweal Open Link weekend #23
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years, and her dog, Ricky Bobby. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com
and purchase anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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If only it would whither without struggle. But we uncover and grow strong even if it is a long road ahead. Nicely put–the answers are in thee earth beneath the rubbish. How is it that you always have the perfect quote to begin?
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Thank you. I usually start with Goodreads. 😊
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Dis-ease is right. It has gotten so bad, all I can do is hope the next election brings change. It will take a long time to undo all the damage but at least the worst of the horribleness might then stop and give us half a chance. Sigh. It takes courage. And hope. And action.
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Yes, it certainly does Sherry.
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Beautiful and so true!
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Thank you.
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Beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Said beautifully. I so hope that truth will lead to the fall of the poisoned state. – Brendan
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Yes, so do I. Thanks Brendan.
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It will be a long road–we will need both courage and fortitude. (K)
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Yes. Thank you.
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I totally agree. The same applies here in Australia.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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So many people are fearful of the path ahead, Linda, not knowing what it holds, and it’s so hard to stay positive and hopeful, when trouble lies around every corner. These lines are so true:
‘And once we are brave enough to uncover
That which has been the true dis-ease
Then will we begin to believe in others’.
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Yes, thank you so much Kim.
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Yes to that Linda.
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Thank you.
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Very welcome Linda
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so many wonderful comments and thoughts exchanged. Well done Linda for creating this moment for us all….here’s the link to my youtube channel with a word of encouragement for anyone going through a difficult time….listen in and be blessed and feel free to subscribe and share with someone really in need…..https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fetuHjfsro
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