Paul Warren Poems

Socrates had a simple communication philosophy
There were three filters in any conversation you see

The first filter is what you are going to say is True?
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What roles do we have in this world
There are many over the years I have held
I first was a son and a brother true
Then a student whilst I went to school
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When you look to cross the river
Does it down your back give you a shiver
Can you see the current flowing hard
And so will make your crossing marred
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Mangroves in the sun
Bright green leaves in salt water
Mud and air roots seen.
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David was a father and a son
Whose life was for his family one
A part- time soldier and police officer
Who was studying at University and more
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Standing at the edge of the world looking in
What do you see and where do you begin
The blue sky and the sun shining above
A world of wonders that permeates love
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I want to believe what is true
But it seems on Facebook its up to you
Put a photo or video up to illustrate your point
Then make up a text that puts the facts out of joint
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What does service mean to me
I think doing those things others won't see
The dealing with people others won't meet
Or even want to talk with or to greet
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Is there still a Free World?
Where people's values are upheld
You can walk the streets by yourself
Knowing you are safe in your health
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On a lonely outback track the wind whistled through the glass
As the 4 WD turned the corner we weren't driving at all fast
Planted on the road side near our attention to it was drawn
Some solar lights and plastic flowers left looking so forlorn
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