Untouched

Take from me that which you will Those things that I possess Strip from me the trinkets That speak of my success Look at me with jaundiced eye With disdain on your face Treat me as subordinate Keep me in my place Speak to me with vitriol Mock my point of view Contradict my every word Their meaning misconstrue I can overlook these things As you strive to denigrate Because the measure of a man Is forgiving those who hate

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 6/20/2012 7:02:00 PM

A very hard thing to do and yet it is a command to love thy neighbor. Beautiful poetry that has a moral in the heart of it.

Bob Quigley
Date: 6/21/2012 11:15:00 AM

Thank you Elizabeth

Debra Squyres

Date: 5/30/2012 9:01:00 AM

To be untouched by shallowness, meaness and green envy takes strenghth of mind. Enjoyed this on the first read, and now the second. Congrats on your win in Brians 179 contest.

Bob Quigley
Date: 6/21/2012 11:16:00 AM

Thank you

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/30/2012 6:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#179 Contest" Bob. Love, Carol

Painted Hunter

Date: 5/29/2012 6:02:00 AM

True...well done and congrats!

Debra Squyres

Date: 5/26/2012 9:04:00 PM

Lots to forgive, seems to me. But, I like the moral and inspirational tone in the last 2 lines. Directness in speech in the verses are strong. Enjoyed !!! Congrats on your winning placement !!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2012 5:57:00 PM

very strong message in this one. a well deserved win, Bob. congratulations.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/26/2012 4:12:00 PM

Wow, Bob! Well-written words of wisdom! It's too bad more people cannot forgive. Congratulations!! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Lisa Cooper

Date: 4/23/2012 5:40:00 PM

this is truly a gem Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 5/14/2012 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Lisa

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 4/21/2012 8:51:00 AM

Not only did I fave this, Bob, but I've printed this out and it will shortly be taped to my fridge. This really spoke to me, not only on an artistic level (this is sublime, rich, oh such a tender wringing of the language!) but also on a spiritual and PERSONAL level. Thank you for this gem which should be published. Seriously. I'm not a gushy commentor unless gushing is due. Please, try to share this with more than soup. If you are a church goer, please please share this with the flock!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 4/20/2012 3:31:00 PM

wow! very profound and beautifully expressed. i love the flow of your rhyme and of course, the message of your words.

Bob Quigley
Date: 4/20/2012 8:53:00 PM

Thank you Ilene

Dan Kearley

Date: 4/20/2012 1:49:00 PM

~Bravo~Bravo~ X-celent words of wisdom here Bob! Very nice! :-)

Bob Quigley
Date: 4/20/2012 2:13:00 PM

Appreciate it Dan. Thank you