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Anayalism = my take on huminism; I have expressed my philosophies as an amalgam of implosion, healing, and callous leadership and I believe that we really do know something, knowledge can save the world!  Everyone everywhere all at once all around the world. Activism on algorithyms in media controlled by one side    project in progress        

                   Pick A Title Vol 49' Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

 Second Place

Implosion

To be immune from aspersions mean and vile
May assuage our hurt feelings for awhile
But to really uphold the Golden Rule
We must also withhold words harsh and cruel—by poet

In an upside-down world
Where self-victimization
is a realization and hatred lingers, it goes nowhere
May not yet get it, and still not self-aware
Now some may think that healing is
Ignoring what is destroying and go on enjoining                  
others near them to do the same, their end game
Using, medicating with words as ammunition stored on a shelf
Toxicity is there, taken aback, down deep in yourself
Hatred lingers, collecting dust mites 
Imploding,  suffocating smites and is on reserve                                                         
In a mindset where glory they deserve 
Personal gut-wrenching bile packaged
Collecting more dust, disgust has an impact
It only makes you a stronger  hellcat 
One that hasn’t let go of the baggage
Is in an upside-down world of their own 
On their own and may think they’re OK
Flies in the ointment, stagnant,  a delay,  decay                                                               
In a world where “making it better” ails, and means 
Undoing what has taken lives in time in details
Only bequests, and is deeded
A new form of healing is much needed 
Healing is   embracing  the newest challenges 
There are bigger issues, bigger things   
Then just you, heed the warnings
It begins within

“Civil war tested the proposition that America is one nation indivisible”—from the book “With Malice Toward None"— Stephen B. Oates

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Edward Ibeh March 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this powerful poem of profound depth, Anaya. I agree with the points you've made. I hope more people find this poem of yours. I Am Anaya March 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM Edward, thank you so much for the generous placement, the pick a title contests are a favorite of mine, and appreciated the opportunity to express my political views. Take care!

Duke Beaufort February 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM Anaya, I'm loving the connection between the graphic and the poem. Self-victimization and hatred are a huge deal these days and you call them out for what they do to those who fester with those thoughts and emotions. It's very difficult for some to escape this implosion, but it helps even yours truly to read this and ponder how to focus on the past with a constructive view of what it has taught me. In that way, I do deal with the present in a much more constructive fashion. We're fighting a strong tide these days! Smiles, of course!! I Am Anaya February 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM Opening with the victims of circumstances comparing to those who self-victimize, I'm not a psychologist, but through my experience know for a fact ignoring is not healing if you're still showing hate by spewing bile upon / then I softly shifted into the chaos (wincing) which shall destroy our Democracy, embracing it head-on...evil, it shall crumble! Winks

thriveni c mysore February 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM 'medicating with words as ammunition stored on a shelf/A new form of healing is much needed' powerful write dear poet. profound. I Am Anaya February 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM Thriveni your comment very kind, I believe we should steer from self-victimizing and get stronger with love and facing issues. Ty

Joe Maverick February 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM I am only going from the foreword Anaya..Which Is a most understandable one..Yet I i i i..' have to say ( being one who is inclined to want to help.?) And running the risks that entails.' Smack..smack..Ouch!)))) Thats me smacking Myself btw..Only with God can we move truly And only God (can do) All the best God bless By all means keep going.' Just a kind thought though That might at some point? see you through.' Ps in a rush will read the main body later.)) I Am Anaya February 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM Through the grace of God I was as a child, I'm grown now my friend and see the Bible as largely allegorical, on the other hand I love Jesus and what He, as a man as the son of God, promulgated!! and to follow up on your concern, in the Good Book God tells us (in meantime) we must obey our kingdom on earth. Also, I think that God Himself brought me to you to enlighten with Anayalism. lol. TY, for your visit.

Robert Gorelick February 21, 2025 at 8:37 AM The price of liberty is eternal vigilance, and I must thank you for your vigilance, Anaya. Callous and cruel like a chain saw to our heart and soul. Well stated, Robert I Am Anaya February 21, 2025 at 9:18 AM Liberty, Liberty, L-i-b-e-r-t-y, lol. can't get that commercial out of my head, now. A little Anayalism, a huminist; I have expressed my philosophies both on implosion, healing, and callous leadership and I believe that knowledge can save the world! Yep, A leader with a callous heart takes a chainsaw to our souls. Thank you, Robby

Daniel Henry Rodgers February 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM Dear Anaya, Wow, this cuts deep and I sensed an unfiltered reckoning with the weight of hurt, the illusions of healing, the slow decay of what’s left unresolved. I think your words demand reflection. I hear them. I feel them. Excellent! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel I Am Anaya February 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM What's most personal also tends to be the most universal, Daniel. My therapist poet, as you know healing hurt is a process, and I believe ignoring will make the issue fester, resulting in an unsavory and callous hatred. There is no healing in that case. A viscous circle of hostility and aggressiveness. We can learn so much from each other, I love PS! Your cherished thoughts are a welcomed blessing~

David Kavanagh February 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM A powerful and apt piece, the inverted photo of liberty sets the stage Anaya, one has to wonder will the nation follow blindly over the abyss, they didn’t create the monster, much worse they resuscitated it, after it was dead and buried, some poem, and needed saying, all the best in contest, cheers David I Am Anaya February 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM Ty, I'm thinking it could be more impactful in 3D. I know they will follow the leader to the debts of hell. A leader who is about to show the world he can, going all the way. In my world my heart hardened, and am prepared you see, but softened my heart to those as blind as can be, not to say I told you so, but to embrace the challenges to come. I'm here to entertain if anything, it's in my bones. Cheers! ~