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I stand with the human heart, kindness, compassion, empathy, not anything less.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Trade Deadline

The Trade Deadline

Every year it seems
sports teams have a trade deadline
I rather be a player not the spectator
so I do not know a lot
but this small thought
of trades made me smile


You see
I just made a trade of my own
I traded 100 acquaintances world wide
in return
I got only one person
with the kindest heart and soul
even her team hat, brought me a smile that glows

My team will always be a team of hearts
red with passion, determination
soft with a caress of kindness
in gardens, where flowers are the only weapons

I am tinged with sadness
at humanities loss
I rather one with a voice of love
so as 1000 babies do not have to cry

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Duke Beaufort Date: 5/6/2025 11:57:00 AM Arthur, interesting to consider the conditions and numbers involved. I'm terribly saddened by all of it. Personally, and as I've said, there is a fair diplomatic solution to what has come before, but those who've benefitted are unwilling to go down that road. Very strange to watch in that it doesn't work out well in the long term, but not enough people think about stuff like that. Login to Reply

Sotto Poet Date: 5/2/2025 6:39:00 AM Such a fantastic, lively poem on personal relationships and emotions, Arthur. You consider friendships, empathy, and compassion, indicating that quality over quantity in interpersonal interactions is important. Login to Reply

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 5/2/2025 5:46:00 AM This took the wind out of me. I had not learned of the pine planting only the campaign of demolishing of the olive groves. Well, as we canucks have figured out, pure pine forests do love to burn. Empathy is my common state, I’m not as familiar with this apathy I’m feeling now. I’d play for your team. xomo Login to Reply