-Faith In Mankind

Feeling disillusioned with mankind

Disappointed and disgusted

At behaviours l have viewed of late

Leaving me thinking morality is done and dusted


Yesterday, my faith and belief in mankind

Was somewhat restored

By random acts from strangers

Where selflessness, compassion and kindness soared
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Legros Kelley Avatar
November 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I know what you mean Deb, I find myself sheltering more and more from the negativity that seems to be so prevalent in our world today, but, I think it was always there, masked, but maybe not as much as now, I'm not sure. I think just having social media, news and all the modern communications drives it in a lot more than a long time ago. Random acts of kindness from strangers is such a humanity uplift, you make me want to go share some :) Don't lose heart Sunshine, keep shining. Hugs to you <3
Watts Avatar
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Hi Deb , Yes Mankind has much to repair but I have faith that the minority are the loudest and basically most people are good Nice words and uplifting Cheers Christine
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Lovely to read your comment Christine! Hope you are well…..thanks Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
November 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Faith In Mankind" write. Mankind is becoming more selfish. There are still some mankind with kindness in them. It all started getting worse in 2020. I love to give out smiles/laughs. Today, people are so sad about everything. We have much to be thankful for. I wish you would write more... Have a blessed/fun/wonderful day writing away..............
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Paula, l imagine you to be a positive, happy, kind lady and would bring joy to peoples lives! Belated thankyou…..Debx
Kauffman Avatar
October 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Hi Deb! We humans seem to be a roller coaster - one day we shine and the next day we roll around in the slime. You have so wonderfully expressed our disillusionment followed by our ability to see and create miracles! Wonderful poem. Thank you. Sending you blessings of joy for your day!
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I love that Sam ‘one day we shine then next day roll in the slime’ well stated! Belated thankyou….Debx
Fowler Avatar
October 29, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Soul-filling when observed. It takes so little, and means so much. Thanks Deb. LO :)
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It does mean so much my L.O friend….thankyou! Debx
Wolf Avatar
October 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Sometimes it is darkest before the dawn, as the poets say...
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Indeed BB indeed…belated thanks! Debx
Winter Avatar
October 21, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Dear Deb, we cannot control other's behaviour but we can do is write about them. I am also shocked by the way people have become nowadays. I try to find kindness everyday in everything. Best, Anne
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Me too Anne….l am a big believer in the power of kindness….it can make huge positive differences and changes! Belated thankyou Anne….Debx
Gentile Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Deb, I so fully understand your feelings and often feel the same way! I’m so glad you witnessed some goodness, it really does work! Such a lovely poem xxoo
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Think we are twinnies Mike hehe! Belated thanks my lovely friend! Debx
Narain Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
beautiful poem, well penned.
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Belated thanks Jay! Debx
Gifford Avatar
October 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Hello Deb, beautifully said and written. I am also disappointed and disgusted with human kind. Have a great day, my friend.
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Again belated thankyou sweet Zyrool! Always lovely to see/read your comments! Debx
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October 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I had a similar experience yesterday. I was unloading my shopping cart at Walmart and this man appeared from nowhere and lefted the heavy soda cartons into my car. What's strange is, I turned around and he was gone...not in the parking lot or another car....perhaps a Walmart angel?
M  Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Belated thanks Sara…those encounters restore your faith for sure! Debx
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