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Slay Not, the Jaded Cynicals

A mentality truly underated
are jaded cynicals, and that depends;
the question I would ask of you is,
what if they were your friends?

Could you be understanding
or would you say that "one" is lost?
Maybe, you'd remove that friend
but, at how high a cost?

These talented sort of thinkers
with jaded and cynical points of view,
are a refreshing train of thought
one must believe that's true.

Difficult to play "devil's advocate"
and try and make any sense,
but, if a topic called not, for other views
we'd all be riding on the fence.

So, I say..."Hats off to the jaded
and the cynical, as well.
Because, without  two ways of thinking,
the truth would be difficult to tell."
— docmaverick, Feb 25, 2009

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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