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With Blinders On

With blinders on,
we move forward ~
guided by self-interest
    and needs --

 

    ...but often times,
        these blinders blind us.

Headlong (head-strong),
we stumble along life's pathway,
unaware of beauty
    being trampled underfoot.

Are we so arrogant,
as to live solely for ourselves,

 

    ignoring those around us?

Life's golden road
is paved by love we show others ~

helping those along the way,
who, themselves, may be blind...

A simple gesture,
smile, or kind word
may be all a person needs --

    cliche', yes, but true!

For one day, my friend,
if thou doth walk
    with blinders on,

the one needing help

    ...just may be you.

 

 

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"Living is easy when done with eyes closed."
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  • Riftkin gold member
    March 7

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    Thank you for your wonderful take on the prompt.
    I enjoyed reading your poem here.

    Best of luck to you in my contest.

    Riftkin


  • Soft-Rain
    March 4
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    Well spoken,,,


  • retribusive
    March 3

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    This is a great work. Such a powerful message – one I can definitely relate to. Nice job with this one, and good luck in your contest.

    :]


  • maralisa silver member
    March 3
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    a wonderful take o the promt good luck in the contestmaralisa

  • kdom
    March 3
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    I really like this poem, especially the line "unaware of beauty
    being trampled underfoot."

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