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I Had a Thought

I had a thought...
From whence it came
'Tis all but mystery.
But I nurtured it
As best I could
To practicality.

I humbly beg 
Forgiveness and I
Mean no disrespect.
But your objection
Seems misguided as
You haven''t heard it yet.

Delay your anger and
Protestations before I'm
Sentenced to the flame
And trust your world
Will keep spinning and
The sun will shine again.

Should my words cause
Some discomfort and leave
You mentally askew.
Remember...Just because i 
Had a thought does not 
Always make it true.

So forgive this brief
Intrusion and I'll say this
Before i go.
It's just a thought that
Peaked my interest and I 
Wanted you to know.

           The End

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/22/2021 7:28:00 PM

Love the sentiment, David, and esp. your smackdown of 'the woke-flakes' at the end. Write on, brother! ~ gw

David Mchattie
Date: 6/23/2021 5:49:00 PM

Some universities are fighting back telling students if they are not prepared to have their views challenged... they should go somewhere else. Good to hear. Stay frosty my friend.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/19/2021 6:17:00 PM

You never fail to cause one to ponder. ;0)

David Mchattie
Date: 6/23/2021 5:48:00 PM

Thanks Richard. Give me freedom or give me death. Stay well.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/19/2021 11:49:00 AM

Thought provoking piece ... of course i think you are a wise man indeed David:-) hugs Jan xx

David Mchattie
Date: 6/19/2021 4:19:00 PM

Kind words indeed. I was trying to write a poem using the fewest words necessary to get my point across. Have a great day my friend.

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/19/2021 10:44:00 AM

. I thoroughly enjoyed the read, David. Nicely written.

David Mchattie
Date: 6/19/2021 4:18:00 PM

Thanks Daniel. I'm not sure about your nose... but your eyes are to die for. Have a great day.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/19/2021 9:34:00 AM

David, I thoroughly enjoyed your poem, and I kept thinking, "I had a thought," and wondered if they were the same? Wouldn't that be a coincidence to remember....

David Mchattie
Date: 6/19/2021 4:17:00 PM

Great minds do think alike. But I'm sure I've never had an original thought. We build on the shoulders of those that came before... as it should be. Stay well my friend.