Not So Iron Clad

Not So Iron Clad

A Poem by Pete
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The finest qualities of our nature, like the bloom on fruits, can be preserved only by the most delicate handling. Yet we do not treat ourselves nor one another thus tenderly. - Thoreau

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Ironclad Review | Movie - Empire

teach me blatant truth
show me conspicuous lies
weigh my porous faith



© 2022 Pete


Author's Note

Pete
"It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but it is far more glorious to carve and paint the very atmosphere and medium through which we look, which morally we can do. To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts." - Thoreau

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Stripping away the fluff to see. A very poetic truth.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Pete

3 Years Ago

great word - fluff. thank you cherrie ... :)

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Added on February 9, 2022
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Pete
Pete

Boston, MA



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I love reading, writing, music, nature, God and feeling emotion, not necessarily in that order. To me, these things go hand in hand. My favorite writer is Henry David Thoreau. I think he was a geni.. more..