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October 24, 2009
By JackieB BRONZE, Flemington, New Jersey
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"Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. " -Malcolm X

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His eyes, they shine
with haunted light.
He draws the line
between sane and right.

He gropes through
the yawning dark,
sinister, hazy--
a hunting shark.

He met me at
the world's divide.
He sang to me
until I cried.

He is near, and near is nigh.
He is here to clarify.

© Jessica L., San Jose, CA

The author's comments:
I literally wrote this off the top of my head. I'm not even sure who "he" is. Hope you like it! PLEASE RATE!
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JackieB BRONZE said...
on May. 15 2010 at 7:03 am
JackieB BRONZE, Flemington, New Jersey
4 articles 3 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. &quot; -Malcolm X

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You know, that's a really good way to look at it-- I've never considered that. I like your way of thinking a lot :) I suppose it would be my conscience, since that does make a lot of sense. Thanks for the clarification! :)
cglf59 said...
on May. 12 2010 at 6:05 pm
I think "he" is your conscience. "He is here to clarify," "He draws the line between sane and right," just as a conscience does.
JackieB BRONZE said...
on Apr. 25 2010 at 10:10 am
JackieB BRONZE, Flemington, New Jersey
4 articles 3 photos 29 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. &quot; -Malcolm X

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Thanks so much! I'll definitely check out your work. :D
Milo! said...
on Mar. 14 2010 at 6:43 pm
I really love this. I really like how everyone can relate to this. I hope you keep writing, because this is great. You should check out some of my stuff. I think you would like it.