Good grief
There is nothing surer in life
than we will pay taxes and meet strife
for loss and death touches us all
psychopathic bullies start wars
or riots to bolster their egos
others fearful of their threats
too slow, reticent to react
from international to domestic
these intimidating behaviours
impact the vulnerable
taking lives
damaging psyche’s
men, soldiers, nations
need to sort their priorities
protection for all
respond to the call
lift your game
it’s your mind you should tame
leave no room for bigotry
no room for marauding monsters
kindness and love will heal
can you abandon your egos
to give it a go …
let down your defences
know that gentleness and respect
have a far more powerful effect
there is much common ground
let differences abound
they bring quirky delight
there is no need for fright
develop greater insight
kindness has more might
surrender, don’t fight!
d’Verse, grief, Lisa
Lisa’s inspiring prompt plus inspiration from Punam’s response … a triad of strong women prevails!

Wonderful take Kate.
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Beautiful said, with urgency..
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Kate, your poem — and breathtaking image — were worth waiting for. Thank you for including me in you triad ❤ I love everything you say here. It is truly inspirational. We have to set those egos aside.
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This says it very well! Life is about people …not egos! Well done Kate.
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The ego stands in the way of many things. (K)
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More love – less war. I know it makes me sound like a hippie but I do think that if we could set aside the ego, selfishness, greed, hate and ethnocentricity we could be Love. We could elevate every individual and surrender to peace. Your poem is a perfect road map to that kind of world!!
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Beautiful Kate 😊
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I know what you write about in your poem. There is a war triggered by the EGO across my eastern border. The tragedy of people who had to flee, and put all their belongings in one plastic bag, were escaping from death, rape and hunger. My country has received over a million refugees, we help them as much as we can. How long will the world watch aggression?
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that is the exact same war I’m referring to … the watch from a distance but are sending much more assistance!
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Leave no room for bigotry!! Hear, hear, hear!!! This is impactful, Kate.
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much appreciated Rosema … how are you? where are you?
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always, my friend. i am good. going back to writing again. i am back in MY. 🙂
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glad for you, take care kind lady!
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Your beautiful heart shines through your words! Time to shed egos and embrace differences! Thanks for the mention, sis, and including me in the triad. ❤️
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Beautiful sunrise and powerrful poem. I can think of a few people who should read it.
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This is the need of the hour
We have had thousands of them in past
Lessons of spirituality are must
That will wipe away the ego
Then there shall be peace allover
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well said Shiva!
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Such a beautiful pink dawn! It resonates well with your poem. Kindness can change the world and bring us hope. The pink hues of early morning remind us that a gentle spirit can do so much.
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Your beautiful and kind soul is evident in each line here Kate…this is very insightful..
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Stunning sunset! Insightful poem, Kate! ❤
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Powerful important well-poemed message!
Gorgeous breathtaking very-pinkly dawn!
If more people sat in mediation, quiet communion, and genuine appreciation with the sunrise, the sunset, and the moon-n-star-glow the world would be a better place.
(((HUGS))) 🙂 ❤️
PS…”Be the reason someone believes in the goodness of people.” – Karen Salmansohn.
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powerful quote Sweet Carolyn, not heard of this lady before … enjoyed her TED Talk, thanks for the intro … HUGS to you both 🙂
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Love is what matters… always! Beautiful poem and picture!
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“men, soldiers, nations
need to sort their priorities”
I love and appreciate this straight and bold message of wisdom coming from you. I agree with you.
That picture is stunning gorgeous – I think this is a good thing to prioritize in life – appreciate the beauty of dawn, then take it from there 🙂
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Poetic food for thought … well done!
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Power packed poem and I loved the picture, so beautiful, Kate.
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Your final 2 stanzas were poignantly perfect Kate
“let differences abound
they bring quirky delight
there is no need for fright
develop greater insight
kindness has more might
surrender, don’t fight!”
💚🌏☮
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Well inspired poem , Kate
Love ❤
Michel
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oh my goodness kind gent … so very pleased to hear from you, was just saying how much I missed you to Carolyn! You got the vibes, how’s things?
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Well done Kate! The final verses flow with amazing grace.
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Stunning picture
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thanks sweetness!
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Beautiful poem and beautiful photo. Well said, sweetie.
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This is so beautiful, Kate.
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thanks Kally, I’ve missed you … so slack at visiting my old friends 🙂
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Big hugs, you are never far away from my thoughts. Stay smiling always.
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