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Patris's avatar

We fight cynicism in order to find pieces of happiness in a world we see too clearly.

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Lisa B. Martin    zihuawriter's avatar

Indeed. I am crafting poetry right now during the Lion's Gate creative window (July 24 to August 12) on the essence of simplicity. Read it on instagram @zihuawriter and Facebook/Write in Mexico

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Tomson Darko's avatar

Dead can dance turned it into a song https://youtu.be/E2IVCyFt2Os

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Peter Borkowicz's avatar

I have learned a lot from Brecht and probably will never stop learning from him.

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Solero Taylor's avatar

Love it. Great poem

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James Black's avatar

You guys are my favourite sub. ❤️

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Nate's avatar

wisdom, courage, honesty, fear of God...those who have it will pay the price...how fortunate the man with none.

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Lasita's avatar

What a sad piece of writing. Please explain it to me; I don’t understand it.

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Lasita's avatar

I highly value courage and honesty and some of the other qualities written about.

I wouldn't want to have none of those...

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William P Boman Jr's avatar

Brilliant . . . Think about it . . . 💥

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David Picariello's avatar

When Brecht mentions None whom is he addressing this to? Our society at large or an individual....food for thought. Dave P

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Michael Mohr's avatar

Yes 🙌

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Citizen Crick's avatar

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This is yesterdays news! With yesterday’s answers. With none yesterday sure I get along too, but is that what this is about?

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