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The Tree Of We
A little of each of us
runs through all of us
Yet some chose or abuse
what time has infused
opting instead their
ancestry refused
Not of my gender
not of my faith.
not of my country
nor even my race
connections much deeper
than eyes ever see
part of me you
part of you me
for DNA proves
we all were the same
long before thoughts
gave each different names
born of one woman
the seed of one man
scattered to dwell
in far reaching lands
and it can't but be known
their faces in scowl
heads bowed in sorrow
our actions so foul
how to our kin
the treatment we give
love we have lost
through time like a sieve
Tears fill my eyes
as these words do arrive
for how can we ever
feel we're alive.
Published 22nd Sep 2018
Author's Note
Inspired by and dedicated to ExistenceInSilence
https://deepundergroundpoetry.com/poems/316973-eyes-wide-open/
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Everyone evolves in their own way and time. I have to step back quite a bit and remind myself of that fact. Toxic people challenge us to become better; they teach us to realize their words and actions are not about us but them. They teach us not to take things personally, but to rise above and not reward that behaviour with attention.
This, and only this, will eventually shame them. Or they'll face the lesson again and again until they learn. And us too, if we don't rise above.
Everyone is here to help us evolve. Yes; we are all One; however, at different stages of growth.
Thank you for the write!
One nit:
at the way we now scowl
You don't need 'now' to establish the time-frame, and it would also eliminate the repetition in the stanza.
Everyone evolves in their own way and time. I have to step back quite a bit and remind myself of that fact. Toxic people challenge us to become better; they teach us to realize their words and actions are not about us but them. They teach us not to take things personally, but to rise above and not reward that behaviour with attention.
This, and only this, will eventually shame them. Or they'll face the lesson again and again until they learn. And us too, if we don't rise above.
Everyone is here to help us evolve. Yes; we are all One; however, at different stages of growth.
Thank you for the write!
One nit:
at the way we now scowl
You don't need 'now' to establish the time-frame, and it would also eliminate the repetition in the stanza.
22nd Sep 2018 7:26pm
Though I included the "now" to balance syllable counts, you are correct on both and I have made an adjustment that eliminates them, yet does not impede the meaning of the stanza.
Thank you, Ahavati. I truly appreciate your comments and critique.
Thank you, Ahavati. I truly appreciate your comments and critique.
24th Sep 2018 6:33am
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25th Sep 2018 8:05am
25th Sep 2018 12:34pm
Yes, so sad, if only we all could realize and accept the truth.
I'm glad you found something to relate to in this piece.
Thank you Mel, for the visit, words, and RL, all are truly appreciated.
Teri
I'm glad you found something to relate to in this piece.
Thank you Mel, for the visit, words, and RL, all are truly appreciated.
Teri
25th Oct 2018 9:46am
apologies for the delay in my presence here
dear Sis
this much needed reminder
of reality
in times, testing times
like these
for every divider i see
a much more humble yet powerful uniter
these are the
verses of eternal wisdom
delivered oh so deftly
and they affect and effect
the reader with so much power
thank yo Sister
for the truth and wisdom
much needed
i admire greatly Hans's piece too
an honor calling both of you
Friend!
dear Sis
this much needed reminder
of reality
in times, testing times
like these
for every divider i see
a much more humble yet powerful uniter
these are the
verses of eternal wisdom
delivered oh so deftly
and they affect and effect
the reader with so much power
thank yo Sister
for the truth and wisdom
much needed
i admire greatly Hans's piece too
an honor calling both of you
Friend!
26th Oct 2018 5:57pm
No apology is ever needed. !!!
Always know, the honor of being friends/kindred spirits is equally shared, brother.
Always know, the honor of being friends/kindred spirits is equally shared, brother.
