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Becoming Morally Impeccable

We can all begin each day with firm resolutions
To do everything viewed as morally acceptable
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.

Surrounding us already are too many pollutions
Believe not that our good acts are imperceptible
We can all begin each day with firm resolutions.

One person, one deed can start a revolution
Let it be from acts that are morally impeccable
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.

We seek not for our moral goodness restitutions
A fault to which so many humans are susceptible,
We can all begin each day with firm resolutions.

Thinking this way leads to awesome conclusions
Everyone of us can be among the exceptional
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.

The first step, I believe, is tomorrow’s execution
Of the will to make ourselves morally accessible,
We can all begin each day with firm resolutions
Not causing problems, being a part of solutions.


written July 19, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 7/23/2021 7:05:00 PM "One person, one deed can start a revolution" this is why we all have to be willing to be that one person. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/23/2021 7:38:00 PM Yes, we do. "...and let it begin with me."

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 7/20/2021 10:59:00 AM WoW! What a villanelle! Your poem must be read by all and practiced. Every line so meaningful. Thanks for brightening my Potd with your wonderful comments. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/20/2021 2:01:00 PM Well thank you, Rama, for your wonderful compliments. I really appreciate it.

Sotto Poet Date: 7/20/2021 9:30:00 AM Wonderful villanelle from the villanelle expert, you convey insightful feelings with a great uplifting message of empowerment. This is going to be my fave Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/20/2021 10:38:00 AM Thanks so much, Lasaad. It makes me so happy that you enjoyed my poem, and that you are adding it to your faves.

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/20/2021 5:51:00 AM Words to live by. Superb sentiments you convey, Milton, in this meaningful write. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/20/2021 8:06:00 AM Thanks so much, Vijay. I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem.

Thomas Wells Date: 7/19/2021 8:38:00 PM What a very hopeful message of empowerment and change. Nicely done! Every positive movement for change begins within the heart of each of us. Best, Thomas Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/19/2021 9:32:00 PM You are soooo right, Thomas. Thanks for the read and your encouraging comment.

Richard Lamoureux Date: 7/19/2021 8:07:00 PM Milton for President. I would sign your resolution. Thanks as well for your visit. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 7/19/2021 8:24:00 PM Aw, shucks! Seriously, thanks for your compliment, Richard. You've made my evening....