“I watch CNN but I’m not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iranâ€. If Alan Jackson had written that song today, I don’t think he could have said the same. The truth is that Iraq and Iran and the difference between them has become the crucial question at the center of [...]
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October 17, 2007
Limes
A Limerick You once could buy limes for a dime But money has changed over time Our dollars are paper The coins are a caper O isn’t the Fed just sublime? © 2005 Benjamin Wolaver
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The Soul Of Democracy
By Benjamin Wolaver Once considered the ‘Great Experiment,’ American democracy has become the “Great Standard” by whose light all other nations are examined. In this time of war, we have recognized that freedom is synonymous with peace. If government of the people must be government by the people, then freedom of the people must be [...]
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Scales
Journey through the void of space, Avoid the face of swirling stars. Celestial orbs enthroned in light Once far, now here, right where you are. In-between are worlds apart Warped and rural, mural skies. Crystal seas reflect the Glories, Watchers winged with sapphire eyes. Dive beneath the solid waves Crust of earth that is not [...]
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Joan Of Arc
Her story lives in history A legacy of love For country, honor, liberty A saint, both hawk and dove Maid Joan of Arc, compelled by God To wield her sword and fight And thus reclaim her country’s sod From England’s ruthless might Turn back the years to Domrémy town The passion of her youth Was [...]
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