Belief can be a knowledge of what's true
Or place holders where facts cannot be found.
Belief can be just wishful thinking, too
Or weighted thoughts to keep us on the ground.
There is no place to better use free will
Then choosing our perspective in our lives.
We make decisions on belief until
a more pragmatic new belief arrives.
If our reality takes quite a shock
When information changes everything.
Our faith can guide us acting as a rock,
A stone foundation, wisdom's gathering.
Belief is not at all accuracy
just thoughts on life assumed strategically.
In a list
A contest entry
- When You Know its Wrong - But you Believe its Right (winner takes all) by Gypsy Rover.
1000 points, ended June 21, 2007, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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PS my only criticism is this line: Belief is not at all accuracy. Because in fact thinking CAN be accurate- but what you are saying is it not always is, and in and of itself it is not accuracte- but is the conclusion of what is accurate. Anyway, loved it.
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Well... what I am actually saying is that the accuracy is irrelevant. Life is not objective, because objectivity doesn't help support life. Life is pragmatic. So, we believe what works, not what is necessarily correct.
An example: If a statue of Lincon portrays him with a black baby in one arm and an ax in the other hand chopping the shackles of a black woman, apparently the baby's mother, such a statue would be inaccurate, as no such event happened. An accurate statue would be him at a desk signing the emancipation proclomation.
However, the TRUTH of the first statue is indispiutable. The intent of Lincon's actions is demonstrated truthfully if not accurately. The TRUTH of the second statue is suspect because how can you tell what he is signing? It would be meaningless.
So, often we sacrifice accuracy for meaning, as long as both choices are true. Therefore, belief based upon accuracy would have less meaning. Belief is based upon truth, but not at all upon accuracy. Thanks for the comments.
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First of all I would like to say that your pciture of yourself is just the grandest picture for morphing- you gotta try it- it would be perfect!
Second regarding the poem- it''s truly amazing, even unbelievable. It is the most solid thinking write so far in this contest - reading your poem really puts the reader's head on straight, if they are confused. This is solid philosophy, solid thinking, and solid poetry. Excellent.
As a pooem it could be a little more creative, but I can understand why you wrote it just as you did. Too bad three claps is all we can give- it doesn't really help us rate our poems in a true way does it. Anyway, great write that I will be printing (hope you don't mind).
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Grand
Title and poem constructed skillfully as only you can
do it. You broke this thing down in fine fashion.
No "doubt" about it
lol Good luck in the contest.
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Beautifully done sonnet. With a heavy dash of the truth thrown in. Love the pic, by the way...seems familiar.
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You think you like that pic, wait 'till you see the one where my right nipple's exposed!
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Hoo hoo *laugh* Is it more special than the left?
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You haven't noticed that Lane's new avatar has a completely exposed right nipple? What's wrong with you people? Who's paying attention here? Ha ha ha. I have to do everything...
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well, my, my...I'll have to check that out, hehe.
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Thought provoking write. Beliefs aren't always accurate in life. But, whether a person believes or not, it doesn't exactly change the truth. The earth is still round and always has been since it was created even when people believed the world was flat. Anyway, great write, Good luck in the contest.
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c'mere and let me stroke your bruised ego...NO, this does NOT suck...it is brilliant. But, if I keep telling you that you are brilliant you'll become unbearable. You should just feel lucky I have such a good sense of humor about your avitar (now THAT is brilliant
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Oh, you hush! I'm already unbearable and you know it. It is brilliant, but I wanna tell ya... the world looks very strange from here!!!!!!!
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(shhhhh...I won't tell anyone
you got this out of a fortune cookie
Love what you write, because I know
it is coming from a good heart.
Laney XXOO
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Oh, I get it... It sucks, but at least it comes from a good heart... well, well.... You are so hard to please. What do I gotta do? Should I ******the rest of this was deleted because it was so funny that you don't deserve to read it*******
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There is such conviction and confidence written in here. I like this...pragmatic...view. Peace, Rhonda
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This is spectacular! The sonnet is perfect in structure and Iambic pentameter. I love the image as it gives a tangible feel to belief. Very well done!
Love,
Amera ♥
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WOW! this is spectacular. inspiring. moving! i love it! believeing is 90% of doing! well done!
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Maybe it's just me....
but I truly enjoyed dissecting this...and digesting each and every word of each line....very well written... you are a master of the pen my friend...
xoxo
Heidi
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