Age of Reason:
The age of reason lies far behind us
Stupidity rules today
The wise men and geniuses have vanished
Replaced by the fools’ arrogant way
The once strong voice of a nation
Now whispers in quite tones
As communities’ wither and dry up
And our children sit in front of the television alone
When did we become so blind?
And lose the path set at our feet
When did we give up on each other?
And sound the horn of retreat
The world as we know it is dying
And were the ones consuming it whole
We care nothing for our brothers
Only about achieving individual goals
Lost has become love
And in its stead festers greed
But love is what life is about
And this is why I bleed
I bleed, to make a difference
I rise up to take a stand
I hold true to my beliefs
And remember when America was the promised land
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Edward Val
I'm a poet by nature and a Soldier by trade and my writing reflects my experiences not only in life but also in war. I use writing as way to express myself and deal with the horrors I've seen and hope my words can help my fellow Veterans.
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As a Veteran I deal with Mental Health issues and have served with many that do as well. Serving ones country is no easy task especially during times of war. I wrote "We Are The 22: Part 1" after a good friend and former Soldier of mine took his own life. I hope that this visual poem will let others know they aren't alone and help curb the tragedy. Please watch, use the resources listed if you need to and share with your our fellow Veterans
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The chipped stone slope caused unbearable footing. I slid, skirting on my heels. I cast my shield, relinquishing my guard to stay upright. Left with my double-edge and a prayer to the maker, I skated toward my objective. The earthly stubble gave way to solid ground. I found myself restored, a trail of dust in my wake.
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Your words speak to the longing for a return to values of community, empathy, and shared purpose, offering a poignant reminder of the importance of love and collective responsibility in shaping a better world, excellent work, love it, subscribed, thanks for sharing!
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