There are people who are good and true
With wisdom, empathy, who imbue
Embracing life and all that's real
Who give you joy and make you feel
There are those who spawn like weeds
Beyond their shallow, selfish needs
Intent on sowing nasty seeds
And causing conflict with their deeds
But those with enlightened, happy hearts
Will flourish, capturing Cupid darts
And fly on silky, outspread wings
To play sweet melodies on golden strings
While those intent on causing harm
With churlish smirks and phony charm
Who take you in with pure deceit
And blame and lie and surely cheat
Those whom deserve the most respect
Will be the one's who will connect
To flourish on in love and life
With little stress and less of strife
The insecure and discontented
That are unbalanced, warped and dented
Who cannot find their own contentment
So live their lives in sheer resentment
So my friends with golden souls
Reach up and fetch your well sought goals
Let not yourselves be caught distracted
By those retarded and impacted
Author notes
I wrote this poem because there are people who manipulate others with lies and deceipt for there own selfish gain, pitting one person against another.
Written June 29th, 2006
A contest entry
- Unexpected happiness by KevinDunn.
300 points, ended November 10, 2006, 17 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - What Would Make the World a Better Place Contest by Spiritual Nature.
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Well written. We must choose the right and stick with it, no matter, what charming ways the devil tries to us on us.
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"retarded and impacted" is certainly a striking phrase, but I'm not too sure what it means. Are they "impacted" because they have been hit over the head, perhaps?
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This is a great poem.... nice content, perfect rhyme and great flow. What more do you want eh?
Very well done. 
Anna.
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Beyond Amazing
Oh, my God...that is all I can say...this poem is beautifully written!
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YOU ARE GOLDEN
This is another lovely write from you, as you surely are one with a golden soul. I have no doubt.
Your compassion shall lift you above the pettiness of lesser souls, here and in life!
Walk in peace knowing your own heart. Blessings! Tammy -
I am not a fan of the "r" worn in the last line..
But the general message is good.
Don't let jerks take what is good away from you...
And really.. they can't unless you let them.
I like the form and the flow...
And you should keep writing.
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heheh
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I love that you have visited both sides of humanity. Hopefully those who cherish wrong-doings will get the message. It does take all kinds to make the world real. That old adage "misery loves company" is what comes to mind. I was taught to; "stick with the winners". Your poem shows me who you are. Glad to meet you!
Excellent musing! You are an inspiration.
Much Love,
Renee
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I don't think this could have been said any better. There are two kinds in this world, the giver and the takers. I guess in some way it is a balance, I just wish it was a little more centered. I have never been able to understand hateful and mean people. I guess they do it, to cover thier own misery. I can find no other justification in it.
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great poem. i definately got something out of it.
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Focusing
Resolution... in mind, in goals, on staying on track. That's what I took from this. Great work
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Wonderful!
Dear SP, There is something always taking place on this site! And then there is wonderful, heartfelt, divine rhyme....like the poem you wrote here... and I forgive all the negative things that ever happen. This was a joy to read! Jane
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excellent
You have done a wonderful job on this poem. Your words are eloquent and have a lot of class. I can easily read the message in the lines, and also between the lines.
Thank you for all of your positive encouragement.
Your Friend,
Ethereal Melody
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Marilyn I am unaware of the situation that took place but bless your heart for being a kind soul. God will in fact bless those that live by his word. Others that deciet and cheat and other sins shall be judged accordingly in their time. That is why it is our job to pray for those that wrong us and forgive them...for they know not what they do...or they would not do it...Wonderful write as always, Trina
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This is a brilliant piece of writing! It's written so well! The rhyme is practically perfect and the content is fabulous! Well done... You are such a fantastic writer Keep it up...
Take care...
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Haha... by the way, the poem is just as good as the message, well written with a beautiful flow...like the dance of golden souls!!
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Aaah sweetie, this is so beautiful, especially in light of what you told me. I think you are a special soul...here to uplift the people around you. You sew enthusiasm and love that just seem to draw people in. Your good heart and unconditional nature will most certainly bring you many joys! Let's all hope that we will not have to deal with this 'small mindedness' again. Moderators do your thing!!!!
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excelent
Wonderful and life-affirming, Sabindi, I particulary love the lines; " So my friends with golden souls/ Reach up and fetch your well sought goals ". I appreciate how you suggest rising above the petty, small-minded and mean-spirited who only want to destroy and who takes ome sort of sadistic pleasure in another's pain. A marvelous poem.
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I think the poem was well done. You made it rhyme and make sence which, in my experirence, is very hard to pull off. I'm sorry whatever happened to make this poem happened but hey, pain spawns good poetry after all
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