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Aware Not a Woke

could be the only ones better than others ~ are those who know they’re not By David Kavanagh

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Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 7/20/2021 6:14:00 AM

Touché, c’est vrais. xomo

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/20/2021 8:19:00 AM

This one speaks for itself super Mo, I somehow knew you would get it, Que puis-je dire de plus, cheers David

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/15/2021 2:59:00 PM

lol I so love this line it takes an intelligent being to understand it, obviously you are. thank you xo

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/15/2021 3:11:00 PM

Thank you Rose, I’m delighted you enjoyed my monoku, I think most people are intelligent, so why they adopt arrogance, never ceases to amaze me, cheers David

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/15/2021 5:57:00 AM

I enjoyed your thoughts and reading the associated comments. I think Jesus expressed it best when he stated to be the greatest one must be the servant of all. I’m sure I have not quoted it accurately but I believe that is The theme of His message.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/15/2021 2:25:00 PM

Heya Richard, that is quite a statement, total humility does require subservience, me I’m afraid, cannot be a servant to arrogance or intimidation, but I’m agnostic, so don’t feel bound to turn the other cheek, cheers David

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/12/2021 2:19:00 PM

The way I interpret this one , I am in agreement!! (I do not think I am thinking of it like others commenting below)

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/12/2021 2:45:00 PM

This one is all about balance Andrea, I think my explanation to Lasaad, is part what I had in mind when writing, but I do not regard myself as woke just because I aspire for equality, but there may be a further ramification that I’m not seeing, hopefully it’s fair, cheers David

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 7/12/2021 1:54:00 PM

But and yes most definitely think sorry know they are. Yes my friend exactly indeed Yes

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 7/12/2021 3:31:00 PM

Yes we have Sir All the better for it. Thank you i have learned a lot.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/12/2021 2:51:00 PM

We know each other quite a while Christopher, we have tackled some big issues, not because we think we are better, but perhaps feel better for trying, hope you are keeping well, cheers David

Christopher Flaherty
Date: 7/12/2021 1:56:00 PM

Woke Sleep walking ignorantly

Jan Allison

Date: 7/12/2021 11:06:00 AM

thought provoking line David, I'm aware I'm merely a poop poet but to be honest picking up my pen is something i would never have dreamed of I know my limitations and have learned so so so much since joining soup:-) write on!:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/12/2021 11:53:00 AM

Perhaps this monoku had you in mind Jan You like to, and genuinely do make people laugh, which is way more than most poets can, the day we think we can stop learning and know everything, is the day to put down our pens, keep that poop coming, oh that sounds bad, cheers David

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/12/2021 8:57:00 AM

True, David, People who are acutely aware of their own shortcomings seem to be the only ones who are superior to everyone else in their respective fields. But I think that has to do with their inner pride then real capabilities.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/12/2021 9:12:00 AM

Some people Lasaad just believe in equality, so in this sense it could be possible they are better people without actually knowing, than for those who actually do believe they are better, may be lesser for thinking so, cheers David

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/12/2021 5:12:00 AM

A valiant thought, David. Having a humble heart prevents us from wearing false pride.

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/12/2021 5:18:00 AM

Indeed it does Jenna, an open mind can only truly open others, cheers David

John Lawless

Date: 7/12/2021 4:48:00 AM

...I will be reflecting on this frequently all day.....

David Kavanagh
Date: 7/12/2021 5:06:00 AM

That is good to know John, thank you for looking in, cheers David