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To Those Not Yet Born

To those not yet born Be careful of the thumping heart For rats abound Turn to the morning sky and Marvel at streams, mountains, Drifting mists and rocks in pools! In happy womb do dance! Your sword? Best kept to hand. You’ll need its edge one day

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Patricia Cresswell

Date: 10/4/2017 12:45:00 AM

Are we born with a sword ready for battle. What if we were born with a book, what then. Would there be peace? You have given me much to think about. Thank you.

S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri

Date: 11/10/2016 6:48:00 AM

Woah a unique super poem to the unborn. The wording is very poetic. Thumbs up for the freeverse style. Nice to read from u again.

Viv Wigley

Date: 8/23/2016 10:52:00 PM

A warning, indeed. So many little battles they face ahead. Great little write, peter. Regards, Viv

Peter Lewis Holmes
Date: 8/25/2016 8:28:00 AM

Thanks Viv!

John Fleming

Date: 8/22/2016 5:50:00 AM

As always, Peter...Compulsive reading! My very best regards...And my very best wishes. :) john P.s A seven...For entertainment value.