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Affiliation To Whose Law

AFFILIATION TO WHOSE LAW If I was law unto myself What would I be? Where would I go? What would I say? Would I in such a way Be free? Or be shown a dark And narrow path, Which would purposely Divert my way? Would it excite me, To greet each day With confidence, That my every deed My every word, would Like a sunshine ray, Light up my being, Console my need? Would I enjoy to grip Reality and face War and love and hate, All on my own, It seems a lonely trip The solitude of being alone! Being a law only onto myself, Would enable to keep the key To live my life, I'd choose to never Have to strife, For precious little time We have, In this fast moving train Insane, Happiness, sorrow and pain Melt into one! But being a solitary soul Could be exploited By one and all, Should I succumb to a World that’s disunited, And steadily begin My downwards fall! What must I do, Live according To my own law, A great many think That this is wrong, To be or not to be, Which decision has The flaw? I don’t want either I keep telling me, The answer becomes clear, Only with His Law Will I be strong!

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Paul Callus

Date: 11/6/2019 2:22:00 PM

It's been said that "No man is an island"; people need to interact with each other. Being part of a community helps, especially when we obey both moral and natural law. ~ Warm regards & Hugs Jenny. // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/16/2019 12:01:00 PM

No truer word spoken Paul, if only everybody could obey moral and natural laws, how much easier life would be in this chaotic world of our. Thank you for a wonderful comment Paul. Warm regards and hugs, Jenny.

Judy Ball

Date: 10/21/2019 2:56:00 PM

Exactly my friend, With Only His Law Will I Be Strong. Yet Jesus had all that and you remember what we did with Him. It all boils down to Politics and Politics is a shark infested pool. And do you know what happens when sharks have nothing else to hunt? They turn on each other. Great job here. God Bless, JB

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/22/2019 2:40:00 AM

Thank-you Judy I love your comments - they are always so meaty, they have total and thoughtful substance! You are completely right and I really felt I needed to write this poem - thank you for understanding. Hugs, Jennifer.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/20/2019 11:17:00 AM

I think everyone asks themselves this at least once, in their life. Profound wisdom penned here; well done.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/22/2019 2:42:00 AM

Hi MLK - absolutely my friend - it just had to be said - thank you for your wonderful support and thoughtful comments. Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/18/2019 2:37:00 PM

Jennifer Mou You soar to new poetic heights with this masterpiece! Love. Panagiota. xxx Oh, and Eddie! -))

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/22/2019 2:52:00 AM

Hi Panagiota only saw the last three comments today - thank you my friend for a wonderful comment - we all just try our best, that is all that is ever asked of us! Hugs, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/18/2019 8:15:00 AM

This is steeped in wisdom. It is folly to follow one’s own path. Blessings Rick.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/18/2019 12:19:00 PM

Hi Rick, Thank you so much - I had to argue my poem as it asked questions and wanted answers - His path is the only one to follow - congratulations on the amazing honor bestowed upon you today - a well deserved POTD. Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 10/17/2019 1:47:00 PM

Sterkte Jen. How did the move go or have you not moved yet

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 10/18/2019 2:36:00 PM

Good Luck Best Wishes I hope you love your new home

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/17/2019 3:21:00 PM

Next week I plan to go and unpack all my boxes and on the 28th Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay we finally move. Baie Dankie Chris. Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/16/2019 7:15:00 PM

So true; so true --- every word. Thanks for posting this, Jennifer. Warmest wishes, Gershon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/17/2019 9:25:00 AM

Thank-you Gershon for following my train (excuse the pun) of life and thought, exactly as I intended this poem to be- God is the only path to follow! Hugs and warmest wishes Gershon. JENNIFER.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/15/2019 9:55:00 AM

Hi Jennifer, What a deep and thought provoking write. There are many things to ponder in this wellwritten write. I think it would be too much pressure to be a "law" to one's self. Did I tell that I like your pen? Excellent write my friend:-) Alexis

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/16/2019 2:41:00 PM

Alexis, a belated reply , I'm so sorry - I'm happy you enjoyed my poem and thank-you for telling me that you like my pen, I like yours also, your poems rock! What I find so refreshing is your total honesty and sincerity - you are a wonderful supportive friend - love ya! Hugs, Jenny.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/14/2019 9:39:00 AM

Jennifer, This is an interesting write. Setting on the path to justice through Laws, always problematic through the ages. "We are less than atoms, I say, because the atom obeys the law of its being, whereas we in the insolence of our ignorance deny the law of nature. But I have no argument to address to those who have no faith." -Mahatma Gandhi

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/16/2019 2:36:00 PM

Thank you Richard for grasping my train of thought, an apt and thoughtful comment - my poem was from a political and just society as opposed to one that is not answerable to anything or anybody. I then go on to explain that Our Creator who is Omniscient and Omnipotent is the only law to follow, for He created man and gave man the logic to choose, as I chose in the poem! Hugs, Jennifer.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/10/2019 7:22:00 PM

very interesting thoughts imagining self as a law. Yes, let's leave it to the creator and the universe!!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/11/2019 12:49:00 AM

Hi Andreal thanks for stopping by I see your grandaughter has commented a few times, a lovely girl, I will be visiting her one of these days. Your are right, absolutely right! My thesis in my Honours degree was about the Spirituality of the New Testament which is a Testament to my last 2 lines. Hugs and blessings, Jenn.

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/10/2019 5:00:00 PM

The law of one...we are the ones within His love...great read my friend...Biblical studies degree...very impressive Jenn...all my poetic brotherly love...I've started a prayer vigil...Prayers for Lia...more info at the latest potd or my latest post...^WW^ :o)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/11/2019 12:47:00 AM

Hi ^WW^ thank you for a very apt and understanding comment - I will look up your p.o.t.d. and your last poem and join you all in prayers Hey brother, as i have no other, (love it) Hugs and blessings, Jenn.

Joseph May

Date: 10/10/2019 12:40:00 PM

His law is best...man's law is flawed..

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 1:06:00 PM

Hi Joseph, I agree that is why I threw out the two flawed one's, there is only one choice ever and that is always His. In my final year of my Biblical studies degree, I did my thesis on the Spirituality of the New Testament - only began and finished my degrees later in life, I feel blessed. Hugs, Jennifer.

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/9/2019 10:29:00 PM

Such an interesting poem is this gem, whose law indeed, sometimes we are better off where we are, sometimes not.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 12:56:00 PM

I think that I feel very emotional this last month or so, as we are packing up a home in which three generations have lived - we have decided to down size, our home was too big and both our boys now grown up with their families, we feel we are rattling around, so bought a house in a cluster complex - I'm sure I'll be fine once we have settled down. A wonderful comment, thank-you Harry, God Bless. Hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/9/2019 5:06:00 PM

This poem feels deep in thought, Jennifer:If I was law unto myself What would I be? Where would I go? What would I say? Glad to note you found the answer that gives you comfort. Your poem makes the reader pause and think.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 12:49:00 PM

Hi Vijay, I think I am rather bewildered still packing, a real emotional rollercoaster as both my parents and my father in law, all stayed with us for the last few years of their lives, and I see and feel their presence everywhere. Anyhow count down, only 13 days left till we leave this beautiful home, but will make a cozy home where we are moving to - not far from where we live now. Thank you Vijay, a very observant comment my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Bobby May

Date: 10/9/2019 4:20:00 PM

So many words but to the point, your artistic ability amaze me every time I read your poems my mind wonders. Your talent are the words you speak and so much more my sweet friend!!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 12:39:00 PM

Bobby that is such a lovely comment, thank you for your support and friendship. I am so happy that you enjoy my poems, as I do yours. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/9/2019 2:38:00 PM

Yes! Yes! Those who forget or ignore lose their way. They find out too late on their final bed.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 11:37:00 AM

Hi Kim, you are 100% right - too late do they realize we should love Him with all our might! Have a wonderful Friday, the dawn to a relaxing weekend. Hugs, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 10/9/2019 2:36:00 PM

Nice penning Jenny, this piece makes one ponder for those on their own, a real fine write. Have a blessed day,Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 11:39:00 AM

Thank-you Gordon, I do so enjoy your comments, always kind and thoughtful and totally apt! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/9/2019 2:09:00 PM

- "All on my own, It seems a lonely trip "... no one is supposed to be alone - I think many are ... even though no one chooses loneliness - Life must be shared ... both in joys and sorrows my dear friend Jenny - (You probably have a busy time ... take care of yourself ) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) ... Read my "Asta" if you have time ... I think you will love her :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 10/10/2019 12:35:00 PM

Hi Anne-Lise,I love your "Asta" poem, read and commented on it. Yes it is a very hectic time in our lives my friend. Last night after staying up packing until 10.00p.m, then writing a poem which came to mind, went to bed after midnight and had to be at yoga at 9.30 this morning, feel exhausted. I have such wonderful genuine friends on poetry soup, I have somewhat neglected my nearby friends. I find we bare our souls to each other on the soup, and relax in doing so. Hugs and blessing my dear Sunshine Smile, Jenny.