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Why Not....?
by Joyce M Bell
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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...Why have the inhabitants of this earth changed so much? Why have we become so modern...so eager...to be twenty first century pawns? Seems that the substantial, meaningful things...the once 'genuine' pillars of our society, such as integrity and honor, whose benefits were once distributed freely...are now 'sold' to the highest bidders in this earth's marketplaces...that are laden with 'unbalanced' scales. Are we afraid to pick up the 'burden' of individuality? Do we lack the courage to speak up and say that...wrong is wrong and right is right? If not...then...why not?


 

 

Why not...mercy...

just...for mercy's sake

...and tenderness

from our souls...not fake?

 

Why not...love...

because of its worth...Calvary

...and empathy

as a natural way...to 'see'?

 

Why not...compassion

as our 'first' thought

...and kindness

as our 'routine'...not bought?

 

How we do 'mar' the beauty

...the very created intent

of this earth's...blessed bestowels

 

With our choices and decisions

...swayed by mood, opinions and pressures

that burn and cajole

 

Bring back...the 'strength'

of integrity and honor

stand up...despite the chide

heed your heart...not the clamor

 

If not...then...why not?

 

 

 

2Thess 2:15

copywrite; joyce m bell/2009

 

 

 

 


JMS Bell, poet/writer


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Reviewed by M.Bennett Hooper (Mikii) 10/17/2009
Peace and blessings..Why not indeed..Truly beautiful write.
Reviewed by William Bonilla 9/27/2009
A well composed joyce
as always an inspirational thought
Love & peace

William
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 9/26/2009
Why not indeed, Joyce? Good thoughts well-shared. Love and blessings to you,

Regis
Reviewed by E T Waldron 9/25/2009
Many ask the same,and I hope this poem will inspire others to think for themselves and not just blindly follow leaders and others who are hoping for a collapse of this country...Splendid poem, Joyce
Reviewed by Amma Poet 9/25/2009
Inspiring!
Reviewed by Inspire Hope 9/25/2009
Amen! Amen! Joyce "Why Not...? Excellent and inspiring Joyce, thank you so much for sharing and caring!


Love And Prayers
Always!!
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 9/24/2009
Well said ! Our values and traditions have changed so much over the years. I don't tink we can ever get back what was lost. Wish we could... Great thinking poem....M
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 9/24/2009
Bring back...the 'strength'
of integrity and honor;
stand up...despite the chide
heed your heart...not the clamor

Amen to that!
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper 9/24/2009
Your lovely poem addresses an idea we would all like to have occur. I think your introductory paragraph hits the nail on the head. Our society has become corrupted by money, greed, drugs, and unconscionable behavior. Where does it all stop?
Reviewed by Paul D Berube 9/24/2009
Beautifully said, Joyce.
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 9/24/2009
Like Icarus, fly man...fly to the sun because you believe you can, and when your wings burn to cinder, remember...I told you so.

Georg

Reviewed by George Carroll 9/24/2009
Speak now or forever be silenced.
Reviewed by Lori Moore 9/23/2009
Integrity and honor are rare in all walks of life. Our highest offices are rented out the the highest bidder.
Reviewed by John Flanagan 9/23/2009
Joyce,
Great, great questions, always worth the ask.

John
Reviewed by Cindy Tuttle 9/23/2009
Oh Joyce this was awesome! I agree- whu not?

With Love,
Cindy


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