Integrity

Speak your mind to the blind in hopes that they will see. And if you do and it's the truth you'll have integrity. And if the powers above your head put you down, and steal your liberty, Fight back! And when they call you names don't go down in flames and end up in poverty. Fight back! Go ahead and toss the dice. Be willing to pay the price of integrity. Fight back! By: Carole O'Terry Duet Copyright: Oct. 30, 2016 "All Rights Reserved"

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Maryann Nope

Date: 12/14/2016 6:41:00 AM

Wow! This one is deep!

Carole Duet
Date: 12/14/2016 6:13:00 PM

Hi, Maryann, and thank you for reading my poem. And, yes, it takes some deep thought and courage to live your life with integrity and honesty.

Jannie Breedt

Date: 11/22/2016 7:56:00 PM

Hi Carol, your poem is so gutsy and packs a punch. It sure is encouraging and I am heeding your advice. Over here ,your back is constantly against the wall. Make you a deal: you beat em that side I will do it this side

Carole Duet
Date: 11/25/2016 6:53:00 PM

Hi Jannie! And, thank you so much. It's a "done deal"! :)

Edward Snyder

Date: 11/12/2016 1:00:00 PM

nice Carole, dont go down in flames

Carole Duet
Date: 11/13/2016 4:43:00 PM

I already went down in flames, Edward...because I didn't fight back. :( But, thanks for the comment.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/12/2016 8:37:00 AM

Love the message and the write. A fav for me!

Carole Duet
Date: 11/13/2016 4:31:00 PM

Thanks, Maurice/Armand...especially for the "fav"!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/31/2016 7:10:00 PM

I couldn't have said that better myself, wonderful poem!

Carole Duet
Date: 10/31/2016 7:32:00 PM

Thank you, Arthur.

White Wolf

Date: 10/31/2016 6:57:00 PM

Wonderful message Carole. Great pen.

Carole Duet
Date: 10/31/2016 7:31:00 PM

Thanks, Rick.

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/31/2016 4:14:00 PM

The value of one's integrity is priceless. Great message in this poem, Carole.

Carole Duet
Date: 10/31/2016 7:30:00 PM

So true, Daniel. That's why I say, "Good guys come in last" so many times. Thanks for your comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/31/2016 2:52:00 PM

- Clear speech Carole, great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carole Duet
Date: 10/31/2016 2:57:00 PM

Sorry that other comment was sent to you, Anne. However, thank you so much for your nice comment. Carole

Carole Duet
Date: 10/31/2016 2:55:00 PM

Thanks Chris! I hope it encourages someone somewhere. Carole

Chris Green

Date: 10/31/2016 2:34:00 PM

A wonderful poem with a great message. This one rings so much truth, though standing up when you have not in the past will prove a difficult task, it is well worth the effort. Nicely expressed encouragement.

Carole Duet
Date: 10/31/2016 2:58:00 PM

Thanks Chris! I hope it encourages someone somewhere. Carole