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Mixing Of The Bones

If we could peel back the blanket of earth
To expose the bones buried there

Mix them all up in a great big pile
To say they'd all look the same would be fair

The rich man, the poor, the blind and the weak
Each gender, religion and race

The short, the tall, the large and the small
And include every shape of the face

If we had to choose one bone at a time
Not knowing who's bones belonged to whom

To make ourselves over new again
I wonder how well we'd do

Not judging by color, size or shape
Or status of high IQ

The bones might fit together just fine
And stay together till the end of time



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  1. Date: 4/24/2013 9:39:00 AM

    What a captivating write! Beneath it all our bones look quite the same and are hard to distinguish. All we know for sure is that there was a human that used to live and walk among the earth - the gender, the color, the race... is all just small stuff in comparison. Faving this beaut!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 4/24/2013 6:00:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Wow Timothy...you honor me...thanks....so much...Donna
  1. Date: 4/22/2013 2:28:00 PM

    Artistic, creative and awesome! Something to be proud of! RAY

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 4/22/2013 9:20:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Ray...:-)
  1. Date: 4/21/2013 8:35:00 AM

    There is great wisdom in your poem. Congrats on your win!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 4/21/2013 8:47:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you so much....
  1. Date: 4/20/2013 3:05:00 PM

    congrats on your winning fave poem, that's a great opening line! :)

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 4/21/2013 8:47:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Appreciate it Charlotte...
  1. Date: 4/20/2013 7:51:00 AM

    awesome poetry from you Donna. congrads on your win.

  1. Date: 4/20/2013 6:12:00 AM

    wonderful write and win Donna... deep

  1. Date: 4/19/2013 9:37:00 PM

    Donna, Congratulations IN HONOR OF Andrea's favorite POEM contest. *Always & Forever' @->- LINDA -<-@

  1. Date: 4/19/2013 8:31:00 PM

    Donna, a sweet win~*~SKAT

  1. Date: 4/19/2013 8:18:00 PM

    Deep, my friend, deep as dem bones. Congratulations on your awesome win in Andrea's "fave poem" contest. Well-deserved, Donna. :)

  1. Date: 4/19/2013 8:10:00 PM

    Many congrats my dear friend Donna! This is indeed sooo great and amazing ! I love it & so enjoyed. Thank you sooo much for sharing! I'll fave you both with your poem! ;))Have a grace-filled day! Love and hugs, Leonora

  1. Date: 3/24/2013 12:42:00 PM

    This is amazing... you continue to shine, dear sweet Donna! This one is a special gem for which you should be very proud. I award you the "Eack Jellison Award for Outstanding Poetic Brilliance"! LOL Hugs dear friend! xoxox

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/24/2013 2:52:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I'll treasure this special award always...humbly....Donna.
  1. Date: 3/12/2013 4:47:00 PM

    I like the concept a lot, Donna! Very thoughtful poem, I must say! Cheers, Roy

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/12/2013 5:26:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Roy. And thanks for stopping by.
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 3:48:00 PM

    ah, some good things to ponder!! I just sent you a soup mail ...

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 5:22:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks....maybe I could get some younger ones...haha
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 5:47:00 AM

    Ha I'd love to pick some new bones lol great thought here Donna xx

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:08:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Mandy. Me too when they ache.....
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 5:19:00 AM

    Excellent. Thoughtful write. Creative also. Enjoyed. Tfs

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:10:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    I appreciate the kind words Ravi and you stopping by to read my poem.
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 1:42:00 AM

    Hi Donna wonderful if only, liked tis a lot, all the best Owen

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:31:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Owen....and for stopping to read...great weekend to ya.
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 1:29:00 AM

    wow, donna, this is a VERY good way to put it. Very original and creative. ME LIKES a LOT.

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:32:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Andrea....so glad....have a food weekend..
  1. Date: 3/9/2013 1:29:00 AM

    FAVE

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:33:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    What a great honor....very humbled
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 6:45:00 PM

    Quite an inspirational poem you've made here! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed! Always, Laura

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/9/2013 8:37:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Well thank you sweet Laura... and for taking the time to read my poem. You have a great weekend
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 1:27:00 PM

    Great thought / poem, especially considering that we all started out the same, all man kind from the same mother, one has to wonder how we got so separated ?

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 4:22:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Bill and here's to hoping the love of your life walks around the corner any day!!!! :-) always...Donna
    Atfield Avatar William J. Jr. Atfield Date: 3/8/2013 1:28:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    eternity away and I can say that having been able to feel and express loving feelings – even if it was never returned in equal, like measure - it twice during the passed six years is something for a man like me, especially after some twenty four years of nothing and that may explain the subject matter and abundance of my stuff . Blessing to you too Donna ! B. J. “A” 2 ( BILL . )
    Atfield Avatar William J. Jr. Atfield Date: 3/8/2013 1:28:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Donna, for your insight, your understanding and for your muchly appreciated comments . “ seeking love and happiness will make you miss it when it is close enough to touch. ”, how true my Dear, but at my age and with my life’s circumstances “ close enough to touch. ” is a life time, a million miles, an
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 1:25:00 PM

    That is one good thought you have penned. love phyl

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 4:23:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks you phyllis
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 11:20:00 AM

    Hmmmm...that's a thought for sure...enjoyed this one, Donna!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 1:05:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Caleb...always nice hearing from you.
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 9:54:00 AM

    So beautiful, creative and fantastic write my dear friend Donna! I've greatly enjoyed reading it this evening! Thank you so much for sharing and for your precious time stopping by to read my poem! Have a great and lovely weekend! love and hugs, Leonora

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 1:09:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Leonora always good to hear from you...thank you for the kind words and I hope you have a great weekend as well.
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 7:56:00 AM

    Donna very good lines and an intriguing thought...David

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 1:11:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Always so good to see you have visited me David...thanks...:-)
  1. Date: 3/8/2013 4:52:00 AM

    The grave is an equalizer..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for your visit to "The Visit"..I will have to think about and work on that one..It is a hard thing in my life..Sara

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 6:48:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks for stopping by Sara.....soup mail...
  1. Date: 3/7/2013 9:56:00 PM

    A fascinating write, Donna! Lovely flow, rhyming and imagery... and so imaginative!! Best wishes, Keith

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/8/2013 6:50:00 AM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Keith...don't know if you read the below comment or not but reading Washington Irving's Westminster Abbey inspired this poem..I love reading his works...thanks for the kind words
  1. Date: 3/7/2013 5:41:00 PM

    Breathtaking!! I'm in awe at your originality of this poem theme. Wow!!!! Great job! Hugs and luv, Gail

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/7/2013 6:34:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Gail. I believe we are all equal in every way and most people feel the same. Blessings...
  1. Date: 3/7/2013 5:25:00 PM

    This is an outstanding and creative write my friend! I truly loved reading this phenomenal poem this evening! What a immensely fantastic piece, Great Work!!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/7/2013 6:39:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Russell...Washington Irving's Westminster Abbey story inspired this. If you haven't read it you should..it is awesome...talks some about poets. Anyway thanks for the kind words.
  1. Date: 3/7/2013 5:13:00 PM

    Original and very, very entertaining. I love pieces of equality, it speaks volume of who you are! A 7 plus because i have to fave this!

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/7/2013 6:43:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    A very humbling thank you. Equality is something that should have never had to be discussed. I'm embarrassed for us as a society that we ever treated one another with less than respect. Blessings
  1. Date: 3/7/2013 4:40:00 PM

    nicely done poet. Hey if you have time look at a new poet Margherita Russo

    Jones Avatar Donna Jones Date: 3/7/2013 5:05:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thanks Sean ...will do. And thanks for stopping by