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Human Nature

There's nothing 
more odd than folk 
nature 
or nurture will 
decide our path in 
life's mixed up 
world, it's 
something that 
we should 
not expect, 
never change 
there's only one goal
to live, to love, grow old
die
with peace in our heart.


9/4/2018
Human Nature Poetry Contest
sponsor Edward Ibeh.

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/21/2018 7:34:00 PM I really love this , Roy. The nature vs. Nurture thing is so interesting to me. I believe nature is a wee bit stronger than nurture, as twin studies seem to bear out and also I wonder if we may just be born to be who we are!! Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/24/2018 8:04:00 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Andrea, I agree these studies are very interesting, as I’m getting older I seem to be turning into my dad though not a bad thing, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Jan Allison Date: 9/21/2018 6:58:00 PM there's a saying 'there's nowt as queer as folk, really enjoyed your take on the theme:-) ' many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/24/2018 7:57:00 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Jan, initially I was going to use queer but it was omitted by PS? so changed it to odd, thanks again for your support and hope you are well my friend. :))

Mark Toney Date: 9/21/2018 5:11:00 PM Roy, congratulations on your win and your kind perspective on human nature. "Live...love...grow old and die with peace in our heart." Nicely done. ~Mark Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/24/2018 7:46:00 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Mark, I found this form quite interesting, thanks again for your support much appreciated my friend. :))

Edward Ibeh Date: 9/21/2018 4:25:00 PM Thanks for participating in my contest, Roy! Wonderful write, my friend! Congratulations on your fine win! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/24/2018 7:16:00 AM thank you so much for your very kind comment, congratulations and my placement in your contest which is so encouraging my friend. :))

Heidi Sands Date: 9/9/2018 5:59:00 PM Nice to read today Roy! So true :) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/10/2018 1:57:00 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment Heidi your support is really appreciated my friend. :))

Susan Ashley Date: 9/9/2018 4:32:00 PM Roy, your contemplative verses shine and set up your final poetic thought in your lovely poem perfectly.. The 'one goal', as your last three lines illustrate, is absolutely beautiful in its expression and sentiment. A deep and beautifully thoughtful poem my wonderful friend. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/9/2018 5:02:00 PM Thank you so much Susan, your very kind comment and best wishes is gratefully accepted and really appreciated as is your support and encouragement, my heartfelt thanks again my dear friend. :))

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/9/2018 11:51:00 AM Wouldnt it be great if everyone in our world strived towards that goal Roy. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 9/9/2018 2:45:00 PM Thank you so much Tom, really appreciate your support and encouragement my friend. :))