Topic: Stop curdling Inside.

Everyday another shooting. for some crazy reason or other. These are my thoughts about the perpetrators of same.
My deepest sympathy to all of the countries  who is suffering  from there losses this night.
Dia Linn.


I heard the news again to day
my blood ran cold, my mind away
to other times, no peace to dwell
in truth, I'm scared,  i need to tell.

You're the trigger who pulls the gun
Its you ! who diminishes the rays of my sun,
You ! don't speak for me ! my circle of friends,
your darkness completes you, kills in the end.

These people who died, were somebodies babies,
like you ! to your mothers arms, like a cradle
From living things, you've created new stars
in the name of revenge,  or something called war.

Have you ever known love ? or the pain of a loss?
Has your eyes never rested on one on a cross?
your soul is neglected,  your spirit forlorn
You need love , from my heart, i offer you some.

Don't take away peace, for a small tribal band
be righteous, be proud, live by your own hand
Your thinking is not of my culture or kin,
The deed is your own, created within.

I outstretch my arms as your Mammy once did,
To nurture to hold you, to love and let live,
No poisons to spirit, that weakens and toils
Just love, no disdain, or lives left to spoil.

Like the great “Oak Trees"   that silently grows
Nourish yourself with love of your soul,
Your essence, your  thoughts, no secrets to hide
be loving , be giving , stop curdling inside.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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In a world that seems and feels like it's getting crazier everyday I find it very comforting that not all are filled with hatred, but compassion and understanding.

It would be a better place if the world had your out look on life. smile

Thanks for this

Kenny

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Thanks for the poem, Lena

In Northern Ireland, people are having to make difficult decisions. A tiny violent group seems determined to shoot to pieces the peace that has been building here for 14 years. They got the guns from somewhere. Thankfully our politicians are united in opposition to recent events.

People who would never have spoken to the police because of past events have decided it is time to speak out and have the murderers gaoled.

Personally, I have less certainty that "one on a cross" has much of an influnce on these people, but I know that many people do. I think it is up to ordinary men and women to stand up against this. I think it was Ginsberg who said "the world is a mountain of sh** and we have gotta shift it by the handful."

"What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understandin' ."    Elvis Costello

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THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR PEACE TO REMAIN IN IRELAND  we dont need to be fighting amongst ourselves when there are those who would love to see more turmoil in the world.... ....then, they win.
Thanks for your insight Lena and your grace with words................marcalan

I thought ; If I had one idea,
and took it from beginning to end.
I would try another.

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hello helena,

i stopped in at the song forum first tonight and so i wasnt aware of your bitter/sweet poem until now. how tender, loving and condemning it is, and how fluent your writing. these must be hard days in ireland, with some misguided fools wanting to restart the troubles! why can't they be glad of what little peace we have, it may end very soon as this recession deepens. let's hope someone has the common sense and ability to put the world back right before the whole world goes crazy as happened in 1914!

thank you for your insight and beautifully crafted words

phill

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

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Thank You"

For understanding my fears encripted in this piece.

My oldest friend in the North is 90 years old next month. To see her sadness at this turn of events
and those of extended friends and family  who all live Up North is  just heartbreaking.

One of my friends studies astrology. She did say with the new year,we were re entering the age of Aquarius ? which brings many changes. Hopefully for the good of all, is my wish.

Peace is wished for you all.

Alan, I was gladdened to see so many turnout for the silent protest. The sound of silence is a very powerful force  to reckon with.

Dia Linn.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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Hi Lena,

I missed the protest - I was in London - otherwise I would have been there. For me, the people who have held the line in communities , in our places of work and in public have been the Trade Unions. That's why the Unions organised the protest. That's why I'll always be in a Union.

"What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understandin' ."    Elvis Costello

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Great poem, Lena. Seems alot of this is going around theses days. When will we wake up? I put your poem in a simple 1 4 5 in D and it sang very well.

Everything is bad including me
But being bad is good policy
Reverend Horton Heat

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Good for you Selso.

Record it sometime and send to me.. i had no thoughts  at all as to melody.


Thank You

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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will do Ms.Doll. Or is it Mrs.? None of my buisness:)

Everything is bad including me
But being bad is good policy
Reverend Horton Heat

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Clatter Clatter Selso lol

Someone elses heart took the Mr from my life many years ago now,

So ive chosen to remain Single. Not a problem at all. Im as happy now a big red bowl of cherries. Well most of the  time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KXNHcDRvgE

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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His loss. I heard the song you sung on the Friends of chordie myspace page. Absolutly buetiful. You have a lovly voice. I listen to that song, Kim Larsen? Never heard of him till now. What a song!

Everything is bad including me
But being bad is good policy
Reverend Horton Heat

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Selso,

back in the seventies i heard Kim larson singing.  I was strolling through Amsterdam  I Heard his voice wafting out from a coffee shop singing. he played then with gasolin. Never had a clue what he was singing about because he sang in danish, but always loved his voice.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !

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Hi Lena
Glad to see you back on the forum.
Hope all's well with you.
My heart sunk when I heard of the the senseless killings like the bad old days in Ireland.
But I realise things are alot different now and the overwhelming public spirit is for peace and no return to the days violence...
Well done.
I think you enquired about anymore instrumentals in a thread.
Been putting together a couple and one is complete but not named probally go on Myspace if you like it I will send you the MP3..

Ark

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Great Ark,

Thank you " Id be delighted to recieve .

Hope alls well with you and yours.

Old Doll.

Why Blend in with the Crowd ? When you were made to stand out !