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Read MoreLooking For Nihilism Words are funny things. They allow electronic impulses to speak express, even fantasize and create ideas. For a long time there were no words, just grunts screams cries or pointing along with the brush work of facial expressions as our art of communication. We were young then and everything was new, even the...
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Fia, that cover by Disturbed, is haunting and so appropriate for when I wrote this poem. And while today (2026), there is a political awakening to the horrors perpetrated in our name, and people are actively protesting in the streets again, the majority still hold tightly to this system, to this idea that, while flawed, America is still “good”. But America has never been ‘good” or great. America has always built itself up on the blood and bones of people here and around the world. And until people recognize this and act to get rid of this system, this song, “The Sounds of Silence” will remain powerful.
Thank you Fia, for your comment.
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Honestly, if I think too hard about what’s happening today, the cruelty being doled out with such casual disregard for humanity, I crack a little inside. The corruption at the top doesn’t upset me as much as the blind hatred and full support the zombies give it. Hatred will be our unmaking and pain is, unfortunately, humanity’s common denominator. This is such a powerful piece and there’s so much going on in my mind now that I’m going to leave it at that and sit down.
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Willow, it is not an easy thing, to think about the horrors and pain of the world today. It’s a sickness that is growing, and keep growing, unless we dig deeper into our humanity, our humaneness, and stop it. Willow, let me offer you my hand to help you up, to point you towards those who are refusing through nonviolent protest and resistance. There is still hope for humanity.
Thank you Willow, I am glad for your visit and comment. -Curt
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Read MoreAnother spirt in a quagmire Selling off dignity just to get by Inflated egos that conspire Adding layers to a perpetual lie Sycophants always fall in line Empty vessels lacking a spine This world so full of sorrow Throwing obstacles in the way All I’m asking of...
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It is a bit musical. I wish for a better day, each and every day. That deer lost in headlights is so true
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. A lot of us do wish for better days, that’s for sure. It has a musical feel is on point, it pretty much demanded to be that way, I just followed along for the ride. Appreciate you, cuz.
Damian
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I agree.
Thank you for putting it into words so eloquently.
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, P. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Got my foot tapping away from the off to the end and back again .. Nice one too sir . Neville
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It does have a bit of a rhythm. Thank you for your continued support kind sir. Appreciate you.
Damian
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I like how this feels angry and tenderly thought at the same time. I like that hopefulness in the dark
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brandon. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
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Damian the fire in the eyes of those zealous followers of the pied piper elevated to guru status is painted in your poem with fire and smoke. Truly a smoking great poem that is as strong emotionally as it is rhythmically. You have real talent my friend.
John
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, John. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Really loved the way you described the write in your eyes my friend. Thank you for your continued support. Appreciate you.
Damian
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I don’t think I’ve seen subterfuge used in poetry before and you made it fit and feel perfect.
I think many of us are feeling the same way, especially with the way the world is going.
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Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Wally. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I like using odd words or hardly used words from time to time. When I can make them fit of course. lol. The world is very fragile at the moment. Appreciate you.
Damian
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First, I have to say I love that song. Second the poem is a powerful piece and to feel good at what they have done they first have to feel right. good piece