To define innocence, I will not try
For it is truly undefinable,
Just as are beauty and friendship.
Each are born within the heart and soul
And unique to us, to our values and beliefs.
All things that portray innocence
Perhaps are not born in that innocence.
All things that are perceived as beauty
May not be seen as beauty to another.
And friendship? What truly defines it?
All things we believe create friendship
Could easily be tarnished when truth
And trust are thrust into shadows.
So we define these things within our
Own perceptions, our own justifications,
And our own gauge of acceptance.
Some would say that innocence
Is simply a state of mind...
Perhaps... they are right.
But that is for each of us to decide,
Without judgment,
Without unvoiced accolades,
Without comparisons...
But always ... with simple honesty.
I truly appreciate the philosophical point of view that you have shared through your verses here, Myrna. You have given me pause for reflection. Love and best wishes to you,
It is so good to read your work again Myrna and you give us a lot to think about. I too, have returned after a long spell away. It feels good to be back.
Carole~
Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on November 19, 2013
Lovely poem...enjoyed and yes innocence and honesty are good :)
Best Wishes, neerja
Ah . . . Simple honesty is another thing which is difficult to find, Myrna. Sorry, but I'm having either flu or cold symptoms, wish I knew which one. After all this time I still never know. Innocence. It is many things to many people. It is also a third cousin to naivety.
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Ron
Carole~
Best Wishes, neerja
budd
Cheers moi spp,
dan