The Devil Is In The Details.
There's a group of countries that are connected to each other by their borders.
These individual countries have acquired their lands long ago by warring with each other until the
futility of conflict was realised by both sides and an accord was reached.
The storms of growing-up as a people come and go. Millions of lives are lost in stupid causes
of despots and tyrants. The killling fields rarely offer anything in regards of nutrients.
A destructive decision arrived at one year falls away when that powerful decision-maker loses
heart or dies and incrementally, realms are either defeated or come to the conclusion that war is
not the answer.
It was decided that if one country stayed on a side of an agreed line in the soil or water and another
country stayed on the other side, then maybe there's a chance we'll all survive and live longer.
Geography can be a quite an assistant of detente when given the chance.
The anger and doubts that we all have about 'them over there' are shelved and as generations
pass, these negative views dwindle and yet for some reason, never truly go away. There are people
in the world who endeavour to see the best in folk and there are others not so self-assured.
Welcome to humanity.
So we live in peace. The countries learn to grow alongside each other and because we're a social
animal at our core, we're always inquisitive of how our neighbours are fairing. We see each other
everyday and because of no other reason than simple reality, there are times when we have to
interact with each other. Some may see it as a the seeds of trust.
It may begin with a simple nod of greeting across the borderline and blossom into a conversation
where both parties adapt to perceiving each other's different views of life without the rush of anger.
Hell, there may even be facets of how to live that you both agree on!
They have something you admire...? Well, we could go down the familair road of invasion and pillaging
for what we want, but that's costly and with no guarentee you won't lose what you already have.
Plus, the guy across the borderline isn't a bad soul really and I'm sure he's of the same frame of mind.
Okey-dokey then, we'll trade for the item we covet. Maybe it'll be easier all around if he comes across
the borderline at an agreed time to purchase the things he wants and visa-versa.
Just because I'm a nice guy, I'll throw in a straight path to where he wants to be.
And slowly... bit-by-bit, we learn that interaction with other countries is beneficial on so many levels.
We grow, we champion civilisation and perceive ourselves as not only neighbours, but partners in
acquiring through peaceful means, the prosperity we both desire.
Maybe the individual country's religions are different? Well, as long as there's no violence or insult to
the fellow across the way... sure, it's not my religion, but I respect yours. But heh... we're friends, right?
Read your books and aspire to the better pages of advice, it's the wise thing to do and I'm sure it's
written somewhere near the back. It should be underlined.
Production flourishes, the masses become less vocal on what they want from their leaders and as
the centuries pass, we become complacent in how we see ourselves as a group of nations in the world.
We need more growth, we can do better. There was a time when patriotism was paramount and
we knew that to get anything done, we had to do it ourselves. But... times change.
A task shared is a task halved, isnt that what they say?
Maybe together, we can enter the world-stage as a bigger voice and look to increase our spiritual
and fiscal wealth as more than just allies, we will announce to the world that we a union. We will watch
each other''s backs and place our wishes on the internatonal table of politics as one.
Other neighbours see the rational of this move and with a genuine smile, they ask to accompany us on
our journey. The shadows of ignorance will scatter as the bright illumination of confidence that there's
safety in numbers, shines out across the turgid gloom of humanity.
Oh, how they come running to join!
The cruel winds of commerce and the temperamental tides of balanced diplomacy seem easier now as
the multitude of countries sit around our communal campfire and discuss where to go next.
The many diverse attitudes take us to areas of thought that we would've never normally considered and
every voice is heard.
Although, not necessarily agreed with.
But what of the original two countries that peered over that mark in the ground so long ago? What do they
think in their hearts? That first nod, that initial greeting and the daring hope to trust, we did that.
Maybe we should be counsel over these 'Johnny-come-latelys' and make sure our original beliefs of
what we want out of this gathering isn't lost? Yes, for sure that's the sensible way to go, after all, we
were the first ones, we came up with the idea of a international community in the first place.
We will make trading easier and rub-out that line in the soil. We will embrace our new friends and
relate the rules that we are confident with. We will negotiate on a level playing-field and our politics will be
one. It could be said that really, all we've become is one entity... one country -if you will.
Any would-be enemies would be halted at the borders of our group and seeing the mighty force
of numbers we wield, they'll turn back and they will fear us. Our individual armies will close their ranks and
the patriotism they held for their little countries will now entwine with others to call out across the world,
'See what we can do together...? Marvel at our cooperative manner and our civilised way we stand
before you'
The world will slowy bend to our pressure of what we believe in, but in a style that's conducive to all
the other kingdoms we meet. It worked for two countries and then more, so why not roll out our business
and social blueprint for everyone across this blue sphere?
Of course, the deeper you wade into the nubilous lake of human perception of their surroundings, the
more you have to succumb to caveats to be able to find some common-ground to agree on in an amicable
manner.
Suggestions based on good faith for mutual benefit degrade into deals that seem to enrich the few and
are viewed as petty to the many. Your standing wanes as the nations you're dealing with see you cede to
what they deem as temptations and the faithful that you led come to wonder if their own interests are not
at the forefront of your mind.
Maybe those old grudges and doubts you held from long ago about your partners were correct, huh?
Maybe this once-simply-devised plan to prosper was never for all of us...? The rich always get the lion's
share, isn't that what your Fathers told you?
...............................
After all the dust has settled and the hopes of that mighty empire lays broken alongside shards of niave
dreams of global unity, the gouges in the dirt are back and the suspicious glances across the border
have returned.
Time goes on.
"Wanna buy a cow, fella?" comes a voice from across the way and is answered with "er, yeah sure"
There's a group of countries that are connected to each other by their borders.
These individual countries have acquired their lands long ago by warring with each other until the
futility of conflict was realised by both sides and an accord was reached.
The storms of growing-up as a people come and go. Millions of lives are lost in stupid causes
of despots and tyrants. The killling fields rarely offer anything in regards of nutrients.
A destructive decision arrived at one year falls away when that powerful decision-maker loses
heart or dies and incrementally, realms are either defeated or come to the conclusion that war is
not the answer.
It was decided that if one country stayed on a side of an agreed line in the soil or water and another
country stayed on the other side, then maybe there's a chance we'll all survive and live longer.
Geography can be a quite an assistant of detente when given the chance.
The anger and doubts that we all have about 'them over there' are shelved and as generations
pass, these negative views dwindle and yet for some reason, never truly go away. There are people
in the world who endeavour to see the best in folk and there are others not so self-assured.
Welcome to humanity.
So we live in peace. The countries learn to grow alongside each other and because we're a social
animal at our core, we're always inquisitive of how our neighbours are fairing. We see each other
everyday and because of no other reason than simple reality, there are times when we have to
interact with each other. Some may see it as a the seeds of trust.
It may begin with a simple nod of greeting across the borderline and blossom into a conversation
where both parties adapt to perceiving each other's different views of life without the rush of anger.
Hell, there may even be facets of how to live that you both agree on!
They have something you admire...? Well, we could go down the familair road of invasion and pillaging
for what we want, but that's costly and with no guarentee you won't lose what you already have.
Plus, the guy across the borderline isn't a bad soul really and I'm sure he's of the same frame of mind.
Okey-dokey then, we'll trade for the item we covet. Maybe it'll be easier all around if he comes across
the borderline at an agreed time to purchase the things he wants and visa-versa.
Just because I'm a nice guy, I'll throw in a straight path to where he wants to be.
And slowly... bit-by-bit, we learn that interaction with other countries is beneficial on so many levels.
We grow, we champion civilisation and perceive ourselves as not only neighbours, but partners in
acquiring through peaceful means, the prosperity we both desire.
Maybe the individual country's religions are different? Well, as long as there's no violence or insult to
the fellow across the way... sure, it's not my religion, but I respect yours. But heh... we're friends, right?
Read your books and aspire to the better pages of advice, it's the wise thing to do and I'm sure it's
written somewhere near the back. It should be underlined.
Production flourishes, the masses become less vocal on what they want from their leaders and as
the centuries pass, we become complacent in how we see ourselves as a group of nations in the world.
We need more growth, we can do better. There was a time when patriotism was paramount and
we knew that to get anything done, we had to do it ourselves. But... times change.
A task shared is a task halved, isnt that what they say?
Maybe together, we can enter the world-stage as a bigger voice and look to increase our spiritual
and fiscal wealth as more than just allies, we will announce to the world that we a union. We will watch
each other''s backs and place our wishes on the internatonal table of politics as one.
Other neighbours see the rational of this move and with a genuine smile, they ask to accompany us on
our journey. The shadows of ignorance will scatter as the bright illumination of confidence that there's
safety in numbers, shines out across the turgid gloom of humanity.
Oh, how they come running to join!
The cruel winds of commerce and the temperamental tides of balanced diplomacy seem easier now as
the multitude of countries sit around our communal campfire and discuss where to go next.
The many diverse attitudes take us to areas of thought that we would've never normally considered and
every voice is heard.
Although, not necessarily agreed with.
But what of the original two countries that peered over that mark in the ground so long ago? What do they
think in their hearts? That first nod, that initial greeting and the daring hope to trust, we did that.
Maybe we should be counsel over these 'Johnny-come-latelys' and make sure our original beliefs of
what we want out of this gathering isn't lost? Yes, for sure that's the sensible way to go, after all, we
were the first ones, we came up with the idea of a international community in the first place.
We will make trading easier and rub-out that line in the soil. We will embrace our new friends and
relate the rules that we are confident with. We will negotiate on a level playing-field and our politics will be
one. It could be said that really, all we've become is one entity... one country -if you will.
Any would-be enemies would be halted at the borders of our group and seeing the mighty force
of numbers we wield, they'll turn back and they will fear us. Our individual armies will close their ranks and
the patriotism they held for their little countries will now entwine with others to call out across the world,
'See what we can do together...? Marvel at our cooperative manner and our civilised way we stand
before you'
The world will slowy bend to our pressure of what we believe in, but in a style that's conducive to all
the other kingdoms we meet. It worked for two countries and then more, so why not roll out our business
and social blueprint for everyone across this blue sphere?
Of course, the deeper you wade into the nubilous lake of human perception of their surroundings, the
more you have to succumb to caveats to be able to find some common-ground to agree on in an amicable
manner.
Suggestions based on good faith for mutual benefit degrade into deals that seem to enrich the few and
are viewed as petty to the many. Your standing wanes as the nations you're dealing with see you cede to
what they deem as temptations and the faithful that you led come to wonder if their own interests are not
at the forefront of your mind.
Maybe those old grudges and doubts you held from long ago about your partners were correct, huh?
Maybe this once-simply-devised plan to prosper was never for all of us...? The rich always get the lion's
share, isn't that what your Fathers told you?
...............................
After all the dust has settled and the hopes of that mighty empire lays broken alongside shards of niave
dreams of global unity, the gouges in the dirt are back and the suspicious glances across the border
have returned.
Time goes on.
"Wanna buy a cow, fella?" comes a voice from across the way and is answered with "er, yeah sure"
Edith Head Gives Good Wardrobe.