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Being Human
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Being Human



Being human encompasses so many things
Beyond the capability to walk upright
That talent is also held by bears and apes
Kangaroos hop upright, and the sea horse swims upright

So we are not that special
We navigate in mixed company

Being human comes with such blessings
That are misused
Dismissed
And Abused

So we are not that special
However, we have the capability of choice

Yet

Being human is so amazing in the scheme of things
With all the order and beauty in the universe
All the mysteries, all the light
All the gifts

I think we are that special
When we choose to be

And use everything given to us
With appreciation and respect

Being human
Makes us creatures of circumstance
And endless potential

Pax
A
6/6/11  

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 Reviews of "Being Human"
Reviewed by Muhammad Al Mahdi
Reviewed on January 27, 2012
Very thoughtful casual poetry, flows easy like a thought that speaks, I think, to everyone.
Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on June 19, 2011
Nice, Anita. Different from you. I like folks who keep me on my toes:) Hugs,
Sheila
Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on June 14, 2011
we are definitely special when we move above our human condition ...

you put this poem together quite well ... enjoyed reading ...
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on June 8, 2011
Being human also seems to bring out the worst in us. Like children, we plunge into ideas without thought of the consequences. I just hope we can retain being human when the crunch comes.

Ron
Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on June 8, 2011
I think too, that there's a distinction between being merely human (we use that phrase to say we're fallible) and being humane. That we have the choice to be the latter is a great blessing, both to ourselves and to others. You bring out such good points. --Charlie
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on June 7, 2011
A gentle and wise view, Pax;
no crude preaching and the point
is better made and more subtly for that.
Yes!

John
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on June 7, 2011
Well said indeed...Hugss
Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on June 7, 2011
well said, i like it!
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on June 7, 2011
As you are one of the few humans worth learning from...e
Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on June 7, 2011
Wise words, AP, expressed with the clarity of true self-realization.
In appreciation,
Carolyn
Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on June 7, 2011
I think you are so right, we are truly blessed to be able to think, to reason, and yes to feel emotions that strongest being LOVE...
fee
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