If we were any sort of decent human beans
we would be crimson red
blushing from all the migrants drowned
and refused safe passage
of all the wars started and people killed,
homes and cities trashed
of all the devastating environmental ruin we have created …
of all the childish carry on, the greedy materialism
and neglect of
our poor and vulnerable; the homelessness and violence
that we breed
We’d be blushing to our roots for the life we’ve wasted
watching movies
or useless television, in idle chatter and on devices
instead of pursuing our real purpose finding meaning
in our life and helping others when we can
are you blushing ?
… well it happened on our watch
pelicans and seagulls wasting time …
DP: Blush
Yes absolutely blushing for whatever we have missed in our lives. A nice picture, Kate.
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Yes, a deep red, for focusing on the petty comforts rather than the crucial and more pressing ones! A very pertinent question asked Kate.
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Actualy reflecting this past week on time lost over the years, lots of time gone, though not all lost. If only we could warn other generations to be wiser. Now its not the tv, its computer/devices, distractions abound. Yes we need to find meaning.
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Wonderful take on ‘blushing’ with a picture that draws you in. Inspiring !!!
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Yes I am because it does not matter how much I help the others their problems are still there. My blushing will soon turn into frustration.
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Brilliant take on the prompt Kate..the past month has been very challenging on me…so challenging i didn’t realize i missed out on lots of really good stuff:simple joys and simple act of kindness (to mention).
Now, i am getting back on my toes and trying to make up and enjoy once again the many reasons why i am so much blessed..
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yeh, it takes huge effort to come out the other side and you are getting there in leaps and bounds! Well done you, give yourself a reward in some way 🙂
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“the life we’ve wasted watching movies or useless television” – it’s amazing how much I’m able to accomplish with the time I spend not watching TV.
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You give us good reason to blush. It might be a good time for self reflection and a moment to decide whether one’s current path in life is heading toward or away from one’s goals and purpose in life!
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Yes, we should all be blushing over those things!
A good reminder again for balance, and for making time to help others!
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Yeah am blushing…
So much guilt, but not hopeless!
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