We go out into the world with open arms and bright dreams,
Trusting nievely those around us,
Believing in the good and the right,
With pride and unselfish aims.
It is an insult to mankind what is out there waiting for us,
The lowest blow to the higher intellect.
We speak of God, but who follow the words of Jesus?
We speak of love, but how quickly we hate.
We speak of truth, but do not respect ourselves or others enough to use it.
Where is the spirit of life?
Where are the joys of sharing?
It seems, they are only upon our tongues,
But never in our hearts.
A contest entry
- Blaspheme by Flightless Raven.
450 points, ended February 14, 2007, 9 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Surprise by TripleGoddess.
800 points, ended April 7, 2007, 54 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Oh gosh what a beautiful picture you used with this wonderful poem!!! It is awesome! You speak all truth in this write and I thank you for writing it. There is power in the tongue..whether it is truth or lies and life or death.
Great point made!!!
GBY
Silver
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Thanks for the kind review and the applause. I loved the picture, too.
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congrats on the bronze! this is a great poem. i don't want to sound hypocritical to myself, but there is so much truth in this. this is a very inspiring poem. and it makes you think. it certainly made me stop and think! congratulations again!
~b*e*e~
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Thanks for the read and the review. And it is the ultimate compliment to a writer, that his reader, actually stopped and thought. Thank you for making my day.
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direct and to the embarassing point
lip service..talking a good game..lots of ways to say that many profess but few really do..nicely done here
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Thank you for your kind review and applause.
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Hmm..
This is a rather gentle take, on a rather malicious set of guidelines... it bashes no specific religion, but i didn't say it absolutely had to, those who are most unique,and original, will make it to the winners circle..thankyou for your entry.
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My first impression was that you were bashing everyone who didn't follow certain guidlines, but as I read on it really became something more. You're really a great writer, The verse that starts with 'We speak of God' was really powerful. Also, I enjoy the title, it really fits the poem...
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Wow. Such a wonderful review. Thank you.
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