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THEIR SHALLOW LIVES

THEIR SHALLOW LIVES

BEHIND THIS MASK I PEEKED.
AT ALL THE MINDS AND THE.
WEAK AND  THEIR SHALLOW LIVES

AND SOME SHOULD GO TO THE GALLOWS
 
AS THEY LIE IN THEIR SHALLOW GRAVES.

LIKE THE SLAVES THEY ARE IN LIFE.

I STAND IN THE SHADOWS AND WATCH.
ALL SHALLOW  LIVES AS THEY WALK BY.

AND WHEN NIGHTTIME COMES TO DAY.
I PEEK OUT MY BLINDS AT THEIR.

SHALLOW LIVES
AND THE WIND WILL CARRY THE SMELL OF.
THEIR SHALLOW LIVES  

AND THE WICKED WILL PERISH

AWAY
 
IN THEIR SHALLOW LIVES,

 

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Jill Tait

SHALLOW LIVES
AND THE WIND WILL CARRY THE SMELL OF.
THEIR SHALLOW LIVES  
AND THE WICKED SHAll PERISH

i have changed 2 on here xx

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Greg Etsell

OK I changed it it took me a while to understand what you meant
But I think I I did it

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Greg Etsell

I take it you don’t like it jill 
that’s OK

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Jill Tait

My electric keeps goin off storm is horrific 
I dont not like your poem but like happy ones lol xxx🤣💕🌹❤️

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Gwendoline

Wow Greg such powerful imagery and message laced throughout your wording here. Shallow lives, lacking depth and meaning. We risk losing ourselves when we live in such a way. This is a wonderful poem my friend. Creepy and such depth about those shallow lives. Great writing 👏 👏 👏 xx

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Marion

Wow Greg!! What a fantastic write!! So deep...looking into the psych of certain aspects of society and people...really meaningful write! X

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Greg Etsell

Thank you Marion 
it means a lot to me that you liked it

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RG

Great message Greg as you managed to really stress the importance of having purpose while delivering it with a very entertaining and " mysterious " vibe. ~Rob 

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RG

Your welcome buddy, i think a future song might be in the worls with this poem .... just saying.... no pressure 😉

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Greg Etsell

really Rob A song wow
I really don’t know

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RG

Rob Zombie style ... 😎

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Wilford Barker

I am onboard with the many comments you have received on this piece Greg.
Every day of our lives, we must find ways
to show love and kindness to our fellow humans..
Outside of that, we are living shallow lives. Wasted breath.
Work of art in my book.. Great topic.
 

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Tony Taylor

WOW GREG!!....this is VERY insightful....especially if you look at it as though it were the Gods "Peeking out from the blinds.."...what would they see in the masses.....probably VERY much like what you have expressed here....a disappointment in many.....but also.....a pure happiness for the many who have been fortunate enough to find a real purpose.....but for me...it's the intensity that you have brought to the whole of this poem that is so impressive!!.....PINNED!!....your work continues to improve.....Well done dear poet brother!!.....LOVE & ROCKETS!!.....T xo  : )

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Greg Etsell

Thank you Tony it’s took me a few days to write but I am very pleased with this poem I think the idea came to me late at night when I woke up and I was peeping out
The windows through my blinds
and this is when this poem came to me
and I liked the The photo came to mind
Thank you dear poet Brother

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sharaine freese

This writing is strong and powerful. I appreciate the sentiment and
share it.  It is hard to be a part of life watching people wasting the gift, abusing others and themselves.. and some of them consider they are the shit!
I have been homeless and destitute and lost.  I found my biggest help from the forgotten and unloved. good write
sharaine

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Greg Etsell

Thank you sharaine sorry I was so late
 

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Shaun Cronick

Superb moral message poetically portrayed here Greg and with a driving force with great aplomb.
Your relentless and reinforcing words never lets go and good to see such focused intensity reaching out.
Life they say is what you make it.
And there lies a simple moral even spiritual choice.
Which is, what's in it for me, what can I take from it.
Or how can I help others and what can I give back to make this world a better place for all.
The former lets hope there's hope for change and the latter I salute and respect.
I salute and respect you Greg for sharing your message.
Full honours deservedly bestowed and I wish you well ,stay safe and thank you.

 

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Neville

Sock it to em Greg .. these words certainly pack a punch .. I particularly like the repetition that reinforces & in effect, serves to hammer home not only a warning, but also, much deeper aspects of the general message I think you convey so well ................................ Seasonal Regards & All Good Things my friend ...

Neville :)
 

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Greg Etsell

Thank you merry Christmas to you 
you should read my new poem
called cats Among the pigeons

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Neville

and maybe I shall :) 

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