Gary Bateman Poet Didactic

Notes About The Poem

Author's Note: "Be Not Afraid" is one of my new didactic selections for 2020. In this instance, the subject of this particular poem says it all: Be Not Afraid! In our individual and collective human experiences, one's individual and professional interactions are often defined by what each us do in various situations writ large in our modern-day human society. Suffice it to say, that politeness and civility are very important qualities in dealing with other people in all situations. And, taking counsel of one's own personal fears in human interactions should be avoided whenever possible. Poetry theme categories include: allegory, allusion, angel, courage, emotions, judgment, and life. Enjoy the poem! (Gary Bateman - November 15, 2020) 

Be Not Afraid

Be Not Afraid
 
Life’s full of real mysteries and unending challenges,
yet, never despair, rather always be resolute and bold. 

At times, some people in varied situations, always  
thrive on playing to the certain fears of other people. 

Sad to say, it just seems that some people want to be
“Human Creatures,” vice being polite “Human Beings.”

What to do? Do nothing. The actions of those who want
to be rude and nasty reflect the reality of who they are.

Being kind, well-mannered, and always polite does, in
fact, play positively to the “Better Angels of Our Nature.”

In the end, it all turns out to be truly a personal choice
concerning the type of person that one wants to be.

Choose wisely, I say, for the human experience is rife
with those who torment others and are always rude.

A swift and sure judgment at the end of “Life’s Run”
awaits those who are like this, and so, Be Not Afraid!

And remember that some true version of “Dante’s Inferno”
may truly await those who choose to be Human Creatures!

For them, I say, “Good Luck” dodging those hellish flames!

Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved
November 9, 2020 (Didactic)

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