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Fate of the Scorner

I hopped the afternoon bus to town stopping at this, and every, corner. In front, I heard a balding crown spewing the words of a scorner. He rides this same bus every day as though he has some place to be. He spews his hate along the way to any who listen to his spree. One day he failed to be on board, the man who is so full of hate. I wondered if he fell on his sword and, himself, became his own fate. An illness of the mind they say can stir a person to things inane. To those who don't hear the sway, his acts and words resound insane.

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Date: 3/13/2024 9:19:00 PM
Sad but true, Linda. I often tell myself, when I see or hear a person that is spewing hate. I'm just thankful I don't have going on inside of me what's going on inside of them. Generally, they are hurting more than they are hurting others. The line, " falling on their own sword" is very likely metaphorically. Thanks for sharing meaningful poetry, Linda. Hugs, Bill
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/14/2024 7:05:00 AM
It is sad to think what misery may be going on that is unrecognized. Thanks for stopping by Bill! hugs :)
Date: 3/13/2024 5:18:00 PM
an insightful poem with a message of wisdom...illness of the mind can stir a person to things insane. I agree. Everyone has a tipping point. Sometimes we're closer to that tipping point than we realize...so the best thing to do is be kind. Loved this poem. Have a great evening, Sara
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 5:41:00 PM
I love your comment about being kind. It costs nothing and can mean so much! hugs and hi to Bill! :)
Date: 3/13/2024 11:05:00 AM
We just don't know peoples lifes or what they are going through or dealing with! Your poem LO brings attention and a reminder to try and judge less! Not easy but we can only try! Nice one cute lil Owl!! Haha….Debx
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 5:40:00 PM
We surely don't dear Deb. Never judge - we don't know what other people are facing. Thanks for visiting my friend. LO hugs! :)
Date: 3/13/2024 7:49:00 AM
Sad, but such people are out there aplenty, Linda.. Nice rhyming:)
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Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 3/13/2024 7:59:00 AM
Thanks Joanna. Your visit makes my day! hugs Linda :)

Book: Shattered Sighs