Reason A. Poteet Poet Rhyme

A Point Well-Taken

"If I weren’t afraid, I'd..." move to heaven.
But suicide is frowned upon, up there.
It seems there is NO path free of leaven
neglect yields censure, insults follow care 

Does gay marriage do well to make this point -
should kids not be borne to this broken world?
Not a lifestyle I'd prefer or anoint,
but granted, earth's end IS being unfurled.

Unfurled with red flags touting abortion, 
A second issue that I can't endorse.
As ethical questions flout distortion,
many gallop down this barbaric course. 

The border gleans talk, such politic-ese
Opinions thereon, I judge have gone south.
Concentration camps, bah humbug, puh-lease!
"Want credit for the rain, take blame for drought."

August 17, 2019, edited September 10, 2019
back in the days before coronavirus captured the conversation

last line quote, Dwight Morrow

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Kim Merryman August 18, 2019 at 7:55 PM Well said, Reason! Best wishes in the contest! Blessings, Kim Reason A. Poteet August 19, 2019 at 9:56 AM thank you, Kim, your reply is welcomed with open eyes and inner ears. Blessing for your good wishes.

Silent One August 18, 2019 at 4:10 AM Hey long time no see, a poem on a controversial subject.... you expressed it very well... Reason A. Poteet August 18, 2019 at 6:52 AM Thanks, Silent One, I appreciate your commendation on this piece. Diversity of opinion should not stop the conversation but, on the side of offense, caution should be applied. And a bit of humor to end breaks the ice. Good to see you again.