James Marshall Goff Poet Free verse

Fear of Not Loathing

I wasn't completely sure who I just was, so 
I counted off three-chimes of the bell in the
clock tower.... I'm out late.... Nighthawks swoop
and Crickets hush their tensile ratchet, until I
pass by.

He pushed by me, cutting me off, as I pointed
towards the Hotel on the hill.... he could stay
there, but I would need to remain alert, focused
on matters close by..... like, why is pink my
favorite color? .... and, why are Dutch People
in art, always painted blue?

Doesn't seem fair... with no expectations, rewards,
or pressure, would humans naturally be of a giving
nature? ...... or selfish?

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Anthony Nutter November 7, 2009 at 3:27 AM What an imaginative write, left me asking questions as well. Nice piece. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Gert W. Knop November 3, 2009 at 2:15 AM A touching poem, my friend. Keep writing and thanks for your comments. Have a nice week, Jim!...Gert

Sue Mason October 26, 2009 at 2:19 PM One to ponder here also, James ... I'd like to believe that we are naturally giving and only over time of not getting what we want (like a baby at 18 months ... LOL) do we become selfish i.e. giving is innate and selfish is learned. And since its all only rhetorical to begin with, I just like being a smartie pants ... smile ...

Audrey Haick October 26, 2009 at 12:19 PM Great write! Thanks for reminding us to look beyond our own little worlds! Peace and love, Audrey

Carol Sunshine Brown October 26, 2009 at 12:08 PM A very thought provoking write James. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse October 25, 2009 at 5:58 PM I love to be helpful, but fight being selfish too! go figure,LOL

Debbie Guzzi October 25, 2009 at 3:16 PM well I for one am never happier than when I'm helping others..just me? I don't think so..and as to fear...it's best attacked directly and left behind with grace. Light & Love (and Concrete verse Prrretty please) for contest?

Caroline Cécile Delacroix October 25, 2009 at 1:17 PM It is actually the battle within. The constant contradiction of both tendencies, I believe. One uplifts, the other destroys. Nicely written, interesting display of thoughts. Thank for sharing. Love, your poet friend, Caroline.

Carrie Richards October 25, 2009 at 1:01 PM A complex question, just as human nature is complex, and people are puzzles. This does make one ponder. Well said! ~ Carrie

Sara Kendrick October 25, 2009 at 11:18 AM Interesting questions. We are born with set personality traits that are genetic. Our parents, teachers, and others help to develop those traits whether positive or negative. There is one type of personality that is a selfish one and another that is not but we all lean to self preservation. Nicely done. Keep writing. Sara

Charmaine Chircop October 25, 2009 at 10:03 AM It would be so nice to give and give just cos its a pleasure to give.not waiting for a reward back..but we are human and a heart needs anotherr..love the many questions..and i wish we would stick to the kind side rather then the selfish side..im sure you will,your heart is kind and good..excellent --a fav Charma

Carolyn Devonshire October 25, 2009 at 8:49 AM Very compelling thoughts, especially in the last verse, Jim! I don't know why I have so much "pink" in my house or why the Dutch are painted in blue, but if you find the answers to these questions please give me a clue. I do like the way you set the scene at the beginning of the poem, and I'm wondering just who pushed past you. Answers, please! I think we need a sequel to this provocative write! Love you, carolyn

John Freeman October 25, 2009 at 7:46 AM I think they probable would be James, interesting thought. I believe the mind's logic makes all the difference in the world. Sincerely, Moses, Have a nice weekend James!!!!!!!!!!!