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Life Blood

The life blood of the being of our world

Is thinking, creativity and art;

These bourgeon through our minds and through our veins

And make us feel uplifted in our heart.

 

Their practice may produce art few will like,

And writings with which many won’t agree,

But comfort’s not the point of inspiration,

At least not when society is free.

 

But those in power, of whateve...

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A Different Kind of View

I have asked myself what we’re fighting for,

And have acted at times as if I knew,

But now I understand what really counts:

The right to take a different kind of view.

 

If you wish all opinions the same,

The enemy’s arrangements are for you,

But some of us will battle to preserve

The right to take a different kind of view.

 

The free flow of exchanges and ideas

Co...

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