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Good Intentions

GOOD INTENTIONS It seemed to make perfect sense at the time eating what was forbidden seemed fitting and right she stood convinced, perhaps she misunderstood surely He would tolerate enjoyment- her delight the bounty of His creation—a festival of fruit Our mind games of temptations never seem evil amidst justifications A deep dishonesty lies beneath telling ourselves, subconsciously lying—it’s for the best surely sincerity of heart makes us upright and moral dangerous illusions—a treacherous residence to dwell our intentions are useless when we disobey precariously Our mind games of temptations never seem evil amidst justifications Copyright© May 2013—Kim van Breda

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Date: 5/20/2013 9:06:00 AM
A sizzler, for sure. I can but admire your eloquence, home girl. Well done, my friend. Licia :-)
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Date: 5/15/2013 12:04:00 AM
Wow, so true Kim! It's easy to make things feel not so bad by our own justifications... when in reality that's just us "inventing excuses" and "twisting the truth". Our intentions are useless when we disobey precariously << what wisdom in that line. The bold and brutal truth... I like it!
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Date: 5/10/2013 1:28:00 PM
In the moment, everyone believes that what they're doing is "just"; yet obviously people do things which are not "just". Great poem, I really enjoyed it.
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Date: 5/7/2013 12:53:00 PM
Good piece. Enjoyed reading your poem.
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Date: 5/7/2013 8:56:00 AM
Deep as hell. This has affected all of us in some way, shape, or form. Strong message here.
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