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We're all seduced by beauty, perennially tempted by greed. Ashamed to be seen naked literally and metaphorically speaking. We're uncomfortable being closely watched and studied. Much like electricity, we choose the path of least resistance when presented with a daunting challenge. We're all-disposed to change. We worry more than we should when we're concerned. We avoid anything we fear; reluctant to veer out of our comfort zones We have a tendency to procrastinate tasks we detest performing. We cry when we feel emotional pain. We fuss when things don't go our away. We question things we don't understand; recoil at things that horrify us. Our brain is wired to take steps back from danger, to be distrustful of strangers We'll never stop craving more and more money Why? It's quite simple. Human nature. Date written: 06/08/2020

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Date: 6/17/2020 11:22:00 AM
Interesting how we can write so differently about the same topic. True, human nature is as complicated, intriguing, annoying, frustrating, and amazing as it can be. God help us. Love your poem.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/17/2020 3:07:00 PM
We'll never make sense of human nature, Wendy:-) Glad you loved my poem. Thanks for dropping by!
Date: 6/9/2020 6:54:00 AM
This intellectual analysis on human behavior resonates with me, Edward--your thoughts run deep.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 6/9/2020 8:53:00 AM
Thank you, Vijay:-) Glad you liked it!

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