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life

In the beginning...

life was harsh...

people were grateful

whenever they could find

water

food

a safe place to sleep

in those days...

we said, life was good...

life is a duality

there are two sides

of what we call reality

good

and evil

the good lord

and

the devil

never rest

they seek out one another

for life is the test...

the creator made life

and the devil...

had to prove 

just how flawed it was

(since it was not in his nature to create life,

just confusion, suffering and strife)

so it was, then

as it is

now

When the devil

blew his horn...

his armies gathered

sought to destroy

the people

the people were gathered

many fought and died

bravely

others, secretly

hid their strength

for the day

they would rise again

they taken

on ships

put in chains

and scattered 

to far away places...

and placed in bondage

they were forbidden the right

to read and write

and given hard labor

those who resisted

were killed

as examples

to show others

the futility

of resistance...

some colonies of people

revolted successfully

others ran away and mixed with other peoples 

who welcomed them

treated them as the skilled and crafted people they were

allowing them, once again...

to be free...

eventually, the devils spell weakened

and the peoples strong will and sense of family

prevailed upon the people

the devil used to inflict bondage

since nature recycles all...

as the spell wore off

the devils brigade

were turned back into people

seeing how well and harmonious life could be

the bond was reformed

since what is learned in hardship

is not soon forgotten

those who 

have a strong sense of family flourish

and those who are still

under the spell

still, speak and do

evil

no matter...

where you come from

or who you are

here we are

together ...again 

our sphere of influence

precedes us

and we do right to honor the principles

even though the people

are human

and potentially flawed...

they are your foundation

and where you choose to take it

beyond...

is what legacy you bring

to the house...

Father to Mother

brother to brother...

sister to sister

making our peace with the world

when the world is right with us

it is time...

to share the secret

the choice is yours

                        every

step

                                                       of

the

                                 way

whatever you do...

choose well, choose wisely

a prayer answered

is love returned

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