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Complex of Swerves

"Complex Of Swerves"

When one has a tender heart
And a heart real and true,
Being among fake, callous hearts,
Is a difficult thing to do.

When one has a giving heart
And so, gives generously,
Being among the predators,
Is a dangerous place to be.

When one has a caring heart
With empathy and compassion,
They get treated like those who,
The opposite, keep in fashion.

When one has an honest heart,
Where truth reigns supreme,
The liars spin their lies as truth,
Make the honest like liars, seem.

When one has a humble heart
And choose to put others first,
Attention grabbers take advantage,
Steal recognition even if unversed.

Is it any wonder why so many then will choose
As their path of life, the one traveled most,
Where character of quality one cares not if they lose,
Settle for mediocrity, as their lesser on, they coast?

To cultivate integrity in the present world,
With all the traits of human blackness being shown,
Is an act of bravery when all that's being hurled
Is the vileness of humanity so many seem to hone.

It's rough to be a person genuine and sincere;
Choosing to be honest and mean what you say,
When all you'll get is categorized with a sneer
Among those superficial as their chosen way.

Staying on the right path takes a whole lot of guts;
Requires determination, based on values all but lost.
It's a maze lined every which way with many toxic juts;
With quicksand awaiting where sinfulness is glossed.

All the human vultures and the wolves dressed as sheep
Around every twist and bend, in hollows and in curves,
Lurking, ready, waiting for another soul to reap
Makes survival in this world a Complex Of Swerves.

Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly
©2018-06-08 06:10:00 (EDT)
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Copyright © Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly | Year Posted 2018

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/8/2018 9:25:00 AM Something tells me that you know that the honest, open way is the only way for you, and you have swerved wonderfully through this poem, my friend. Login to Reply Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly Date: 6/13/2018 9:09:00 PM lol Caren, I try to swerve as best I can. Thanks for adding some humour, my friend. Have a pleasant day. :) ~ Artsie

Jan Allison Date: 6/8/2018 7:01:00 AM powerfully penned Artsie and sadly many sheep follow the wolf in sheep's clothing totally oblivious to their real character:-( hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly Date: 6/11/2018 3:12:00 AM 'Totally oblivious' is so right, Jan. The masters of deception hone their craft so well, even the wisest can be fooled, lulled into their spell. Have a wolfless week! :) hugs ~ Artsie xx

Arturo Michael Date: 6/8/2018 6:51:00 AM So true...many hearts surrender...but must keep faith...All the best my friend Login to Reply Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly Date: 6/11/2018 12:11:00 AM Yes, Arturo, sadly many do. We must. Thanks always for your added thoughts. Have a pleasant, faith-full week my friend. :) ~ Artsie

Joseph May Date: 6/8/2018 5:52:00 AM Many are steered into the path traveled most by the wolves in sheep's clothing on the pulpit!...Well written Artsieladie Login to Reply Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly Date: 6/11/2018 12:00:00 AM So right you are, Joseph. With some it's a huge con/scam and it's sadly amazing how folks will just hand over their hard earned money for them to live their lavish lifestyles. :( Thank you for your added thoughts. Have a great, scam free week! :) ~ Artsie