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A Lament For Humanity

Where to go, when your heart is torn in two? When the sky is dark and very far from blue... When fear runs all nations totally blind. By insane leaders, not right in their mind? Mental illness is our breakfast de jour, And mankind sees not, we live in a sewer... We are lied to, both day and night... Then, we make our friends wrong. Who will not toe the line? It’s immoral and oh, so...not right! Isolation and alienation, mark all nations,now. We have not studied history, Already, a noose is ready on the tree. Hitler loved isolation and alienation It gave him power to lead his nation. t’s time to know you exist in it right now. This is not from any Higher Power. People in countries grabbed on the streets. Injected by force, like pigs on the streets? Next,we will be shot, for just being who we are. As if climate change, was a problem. Tell Kerry not to fly his private jet! Like a madman across continents, Polluting the atmosphere, oh,you bet. What good is a planet with no freedom? No children allowed, they are killed daily? Wake up, people it’s time to resist. Before you find yourself in a cage With a number on your wrist. Yes, I am being utterly serious. Your body is yours,stop being delirious. There is no news, just Satanic verses! And you believe their fairy tale curses! You won’t be read if you write like this. But someone has to tell the truth! People are dead, or have paralyzed faces. There is no test for the new variant. I think Fauci et al, are medical deviants. Stand your ground, do not be compliant. Remember, to let others have free choice. Most don’t..listening to CNN’s poison voice. Next they will be coming after your pets. This a money maker, sina qua non, you bet. I cannot and will not tell you what to do. But I cherish humanity and you do, too. Humans can be quite evil, you know. Just watch all the leaders in action.. An international power grab show! 8/10/2021 1:30 am PST

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/18/2021 7:22:00 AM

The power of thought is a powerful thing, Panagiota, we need constant prayers to over do evil, but, so many of us are lost in thoughts of greed, and not love for others, we are given all the chances in this world, but, yet so many of us choose to ignore, the power of words even greater, speak on, Panagiota, we are listening . . .

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/18/2021 9:14:00 AM

Indians..yes, indeed, Satan never sleeps. His hoof prints are here and everywhere. Look at Afghanistan! Rather than DO something to rescue Americans,they are told to stay in place? Taliban are known beheaders, murderers and rapists!! Has anyone written on this! Doubtful.people are about to be killed, but poets best not write of it, So tragic..it also drives me mad. We can be a voice to wake other poets, but we do not. We want above all else to BE POPULAR.? Love, Panagiota I

Robert Lindley

Date: 8/17/2021 4:53:00 AM

Huge congratulations my dear friend, I just saw this is POTD.. A most worthy award given... Truth rewarded, is always a praise worthy endeavor and blessed gift. God bless...

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/17/2021 9:39:00 AM

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. It's OK ... the congratulations are late.))) I fear, my friend, Truth is despised here...how very sad. Hope you are doing well, Robert, I am not well these days. Hope my situation improves, Love, Panagiota

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 8/15/2021 9:48:00 AM

What happened to freedom we once knew, a thought provoking write Pangie, some atrocious things are happening in the world these days. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Belle

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/15/2021 10:06:00 AM

Belle, I do not know! People are vicious. Like caged animals, scratching at one another, the internet is a hate spreader. Our President said we no longer have any rights. My hair stood on end. Some loathed that poem and were rewarded for so doing. Barforama. The Soup has become vicious, But,,when all poets liste to is negative propoganda.. Such is the result. A game called SLIT the throat of your fellow poet.You realize Belle, that if anyone insults you in a comment, you and you alone can delete them. I did just that in my POTD. My error was not taking a screenshot.I do not destroy poets I disagree with, nor will I read their poetry. Enough with poetic cruelty, Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/14/2021 8:59:00 AM

Congratulations on the honor bestowed on you of POTD Pangie mou. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/14/2021 9:41:00 AM

Dearest Jennifer mou~ how kind of you to respond! Deeply appreciated. Hugs and blessings in return! Panagiota

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/12/2021 8:07:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD Pangie! The world is upside down. I keep thinking God is large and in charge. Too bad many in power ignore the source of all solutions for all problems. So happy to see as POTD! Blessings and a hug!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 8/13/2021 12:10:00 PM

I have a small card at eye level. It shaows two penguins - one with a large fish on his/her head. It says "Remember God's in charge." - large and in charge. Great reminder of who really is in charge and in control. I'm so sorry you had to endure the slings and arrows of a bully! Breaks my heart. Hope you are doing well today. Sending many blessings!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 8:19:00 PM

A perfect comment from you at sunset! How beautiful. How blessed to see all the positive comments. Only one female bully..her insults, deleted. Never hurt a Poet in open post, is my message to all. Your post ends up at PS Admin. One has to ket go of the village bullies here. There are far more friends here than foes. I needed your hugs and blessings tonight ..hugs back.God is still in charge of everything on the planet. Panagiota

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/12/2021 2:30:00 PM

Congrats, Sweet lady... such intriguing, enriching and insightful words. Listen with hope for the world. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 2:43:00 PM

So glad to see you today. Only special women have the courage, to sign a poem like this, It’s neither cute, sweet nor about love, birds or the moon)))); It’s a call to action.To grow.To stay free.anyone who gives a hoot about the future will see that. Sorry to say, many prefer blinders. Merci, Panagiota

Ann Peck

Date: 8/12/2021 2:08:00 PM

I've been reading your comments to others and I think you're my new hero, Pangie!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 2:36:00 PM

Anne! No Poet ever said that to me! I am deeply honored. You made my day. I never expected this. Some here live to put myself and others down. What’s the purpose of another poet being too dog, leader of the pack? Must be very insecure! LOL MERCI, Panagiota

Ann Peck

Date: 8/12/2021 1:31:00 PM

Thank you for writing the truth so masterfully! Your poem needs to be read by everyone before it's too late. Congratulations on POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 2:29:00 PM

Perfectly OK, Anne. I am a master at typos. If you fond one in a poem, please email me. Merci Panagiota

Ann Peck
Date: 8/12/2021 2:11:00 PM

Sorry about this repeat. I didn't think it went the first time. :(

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/12/2021 1:31:00 PM

Great to see this one honored as POTD, Pangie. As for people being evil, we are without the rule of law. As R. Chanina stated 2,000 years ago: "Pray for the welfare of the government, for without it, each man would swallow his neighbor alive." And that's just as true today. So, we pray now for Biden and (Naftali) Bennet, as we prayed for Trump and Netanyahu. When it comes to praying for the Mullahs of Iran, however, they are terrorists (really!), so we don't have to pray for them. :) gw

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 2:19:00 PM

Gershon! What an outstanding quote!and a reminder to pray for our leaders.I doubt people prayed for the leaders you mentioned.I never saw such hatred for men who fulfilled dreams,and hopes.the Middle East is in trouble as the Afghanis run for their lives. And the peace we brought to the ME falls, city byCity in Iraq. No, I do not pray for terrorists. I know children in Palestine do not throw stones, They are hardly children and throw bricks and families rewarded if they die. It’s sickening..Afghans are running for their lives, while the world trembles over a virus unaware their freedom has gone. Merci, Panagiota

Kim Merryman

Date: 8/12/2021 1:19:00 PM

You are on fire, Pangie! We do have many insane leaders, or rather, power hungry leaders who will do anything to get what they want, including destroying the people they are supposed to represent! Congrats on POTD. Very well deserved! Blessings, Kim M

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 1:34:00 PM

Hi Sweet Kim! I am so warmingly heartened to see you and others here today. Power hungry is very close to insane. Whether in Government or at this site, sorry to report! We are not servants of the creeps in Gov. In a Republic, they are there to serve us! I wish I could give you a warm hug.)) Merci.Panagiota..I have been ill the past few days. Hope to be feel better. Heat waves and fires here. Merci, Pangie xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/12/2021 12:13:00 PM

- ... our life on this planet ... excellent described with your feelings ... congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Pangie ... well deserved :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 2:27:00 PM

Anne Lise! I wish freedom for all countries...we don’t need this. But evil lurks...freedom is never free...we need not fear the virus as much as immoral leaders who are friends with killer, China! How many dead bodies do our leaders want? Here, funded by Communists and acting like HITLER. It’s so maddening and pathetic,.. Merci, Panagiota

David Kavanagh

Date: 8/12/2021 11:13:00 AM

The world keeps turning the spin keeps spinning Pangie, it always has and always will be, that’s not to say we have to accept it, Like yourself I write about issues that I perceive to be lies, some we would agree on some perhaps not, I certainly agree communism is a scourge on this world, and as long as they can match our nukes the stalemate will continue, congratulations on potd and for speaking your mind, cheers David

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 1:40:00 PM

A great comment, David, we must wake up and smell the coffe, or soon will wear Mao jackets. And, David, I salute you for speaking yours. Keep the USA free. Don’t worry aboutnukes. Wuhan has done significant damage, and know the variant, with more to come..stay strong.. Merci, Panagiota

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 8/12/2021 10:48:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD. You have captured many of the sad realities of the world today. Lying media and politicians. Poorly educated citizens who do not understand history. What exactly their agenda is, hard to grasp. Best guess is simply the desire to hold power over one's fellow man.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 11:56:00 AM

Kenneth, I think you caught the core of the problem. HISTORY! The lies via news, is what Goebels was a master at for Hitler. The agenda: a new world order. Read about Globalism! Keep peoples eyes off the power grabbers, scare them with fear,,,climate change is one of their tools. Do not watch CNN, or MSNBC, friends ofMarxists...meaning...watch them try to pit one group against another. Suggesting, OAN or Newsmax. Newsmax has an App, you can watch Pro American programming, the others are out to destroy us. Kenneth, we are not in first grade, right? The government is here to serve us, we are not serfs or ignoramuses. The amount of people who hide in flower pots and cover their ears? Enormous.they pave the way for tyrants to rule. Life is not lala land!better stop talking to muses,before your freedom is gone, But some………alas,will never care. So be it..Panagiota .

Ann Peck

Date: 8/12/2021 10:34:00 AM

Thank you for writing the truth so masterfully! Your poem needs to be read by everyone before it's too late. Congratulations on POTD!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 11:34:00 AM

Ann, greetings! Write this kind of poem and poets pick up their blankets and head for the hills! Even so called Patriots!I will never comprehend them. I call them... Closet Patriots. It hurts to know how phony.they are. They are really marxists posing as lovers of the USA! Boy, that’s nutty. I agree this is a powerful poem. I am afraid it is too late...perhaps they will feel it..when they are silenced! I will do what I can till I take my last breath., your congratulations are graciously accepted Ann! All countries must be free of Communist rule! Merci, Panagiota

Eve Roper

Date: 8/12/2021 8:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Panagiota.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 9:03:00 AM

Eve, Great Poetess with a big heart, Merci, Panagiota

Elena Eagle

Date: 8/12/2021 7:27:00 AM

Congratulations on this POTD which is quite timely given our world these days. Your words are powerful and cause one to pause to ponder our lives today. Well done!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 8:30:00 AM

Elena, so glad you appreciated this work. I do hope people pause. And I hope they resist any and all Marxist techniques to have us be slaves, Believers know who runs the universe. Eternal punishment for those crush the human spirit yet walk about as the re incarnation of God. Imagine! The leader of the USA, pouring money into worldwide abortion~ Auschwitz...,and no less, he...a supposed Catholic? Where is the Pope? Where is hope for these unborn souls? Shhh.nobody will pen about all those murders ..,in process as I write! Merci, Panagiota

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/12/2021 7:22:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 8:18:00 AM

Victor ...wonderful to see you. And am very blessed you were here today. Tells me that you are a good person willing to extend best wishes! Not all can do that. You are a credit to PS, I see all the commenting you do. Wonderful! MERCI, Panagiota

Constance La France

Date: 8/12/2021 6:51:00 AM

Pangie, what a pondering and powerful write and your line "Humanity can be quite cruel, you know" oh, what a strong line! It struck me like a dagger, so true and congratulations on your deserving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy this honor ~ love and serenity _Constance

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 7:16:00 AM

CONSTANCE,,,How I love when poets are specific about what they liked in my poem. Yes, that line is powerful.I am honored to have you here this glorious day. Thank you. Panagiota

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/12/2021 6:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Poet. Your poem is thought-provoking, and powerful. Keep writing, Dear Friend. Poetry is one of the best tools to express how you feel, what you feel about injustices in the world. Love and Best Wishes ~ Mala

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 7:11:00 AM

Malabika! I do thank you for a beautiful comment. I go beyond expressing my feelings. My intention is to make a difference on the planet, to set people thinking. And maybe some into action? How? By saying NO to the government edicts. Many died to keep our countries free. The jokers who run them, Need to be removed ASAP by elections. It's obvious in the USA,which party to not vote for! Heavily funded by Bill Gate, Soros and China. Merci... Panagiota

John Lawless

Date: 8/12/2021 5:26:00 AM

WAR IS PEACE....FREEDOM IS SLAVERY....IGNORANCE IS STRENGTH... and you guessed it.....BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING....

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 7:03:00 AM

John, I hope not watching when I am bathing!LOL. I love, love your wise comment. Right on target Thank you being supportive! Panagiota

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/12/2021 4:37:00 AM

And mankind sees not, we live in a sewer... We are lied to, both day and night... - Truth. Next,we will be shot, for just being who we are. -Real Warning. A long beautiful Poem. Congratulations!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 6:59:00 AM

Christuraj! We are already dying. Over 48,00 died from the vaccine...same as a gun or gas chamber. And now ...to know..that if you have the vaccine, you pass covid on to others? Death by chemistry. In Australia Do not speak to your vaccinated friends on the street at all. More isolation and alienation. China must love seeing this. Nonsense about kids, they have RSV! Rarely Covid. But I know in other parts of the world all lies are believed. I thank you.. I have written about this in my other poems...rise up, write and talk about it. Merci...Panagiota

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/12/2021 4:23:00 AM

Pangie, congratulations on POTD with your powerful poem!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 6:48:00 AM

Tania, thank you for saying that. Panagiota

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/12/2021 1:35:00 AM

Back with congratulations Pangie on POTD, a well deserved honour. Tom

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 6:47:00 AM

Tom~ a gentleman and a scholar. One who stands for freedom. He writes so well of man's inhumanity to man. i Suggest poets watch videos of Auschwitz. To see the madness, being quiet is no solution. Hiding in a thesaurus, riding unicorns, will not save your life or the chidren of today and the future. Learn to think! And speak out. Panagiota

Joe Dimino

Date: 8/11/2021 10:23:00 AM

I can probably count on both hands the few good people in politics at the senate level. Most are dirty, therefore afraid to speak. As evident by the capital killing -- the Deep State having no qualms about shooting-down, unarmed citizens. If innocent people demonstrate in the streets, in overwhelming numbers, they will be heartlessly slaughtered. Have no doubt about that. These Marxist are playing no game.

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 8:13:00 AM

Yes indeed, Joe...you are talking about Ashley Babbitt? Who was gunned down in The Capitol. Pelosi won't allow info on that out! She's the SS of the Congress. Weak RINOs are no help either. Paul was removed from You Tube as were others...this is Big Money time. LOL. A conservative group of bikers are a danger? But 500 people at O's party blowing weed, you can't get high with a mask. No social distancing for O. No masks? Nero runs the country.Only God can help us... But he is outlawed, too! If teachers don't speak out.. They are part and parcel of the new regime. Hurting children? By refusing to work? Thank you, Joe. Enclosed spaces are NO for us with four people? They do think we will bow down like sheep? Sorry to say, most will! Unscrupulous heathens are in control. It's terribly sad.

Elena Eagle

Date: 8/11/2021 7:35:00 AM

How true for today! The world is changing rapidly and people are like sheep just following the fake herd. WAKE UP!

Panagiota Romios
Date: 8/12/2021 8:36:00 AM

There is a book out called.. SHEEP NO MORE...I TRULY WISH THIS HAPPENS. TOO BAD, some never grow up! And only want to play with flowers and bunnies. Prices are soaring. And are going to get higher. Angela Davis, Black Panther, s getting a job in DC? How sad. Elena