ONCE! ! !
silence was once a disease, now a cure
brain was once the commander, now the slave
lie was once a sin, now a virtue
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War was once a disaster, now a bless honesty was once the best policy, now stupidity. ONCE..... contrasts...... using contrasts is a literary way accepted in literature. you are using it powerfully and sometimes very sarcastic....... love this poem and your ability to write, thank you dear poet. tony
you are right.every thing change during the time.