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Instinct of Innocence

I do not believe in the instincts of innocence for mankind. One could make an argument that someone could be innocent by word or deed, but mankind is complex. Other than our basic needs, our instincts are to learn and gain knowledge. Innocence is somewhat like virginity, and once it’s lost, it’s lost. One can be innocent of not thinking of or doing something bad by some standard, but that would be more about following rules, and the moral nature of a standard and the person. There is sacrifice and forgiveness, but in the truest sense, forgiveness may make one not accountable, but it does not make that person innocent again except in the eyes of whoever is judging. Even accusing someone  of being naive could be a choice of giving trust a chance...not so much an instinct of innocence.

Edward J Ebbs - August 22, 2015


Written for a Contest, The Instincts Of Innocence 

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Constance La France September 12, 2015 at 2:59 AM ED, I am reading this beauty again, oh yes HM, me too, join the HM club and I want to thank you so much for my wonderful placement in your Choices Contest, that was an awesome theme, that brought out something very meaningful in me, I am so honored . . . Constance La France September 12, 2015 at 3:00 AM oh, and I love the image of the sweet innocent baby!!

Andrea Dietrich September 11, 2015 at 11:50 PM Hey, I see you got an HM like I did here. Congratulations. That is what almost everyone got, but at least we all got good poems out of ourselves!! thanks for that super win I just saw. You about knocked my socks off after the HM's and N/A's I recently got this week! Edward Ebbs September 12, 2015 at 12:10 AM Thank You :)

Robert Johnson September 10, 2015 at 11:05 PM If the dreams on that child's face tell's us anything. Innocence live's within the child in all of us. Peace. :)

Skat A September 5, 2015 at 12:47 PM Edward ebbs , Congratulations :) On your wonderful Honorable Mention. ~SKAT~ Edward Ebbs September 5, 2015 at 9:49 PM Thanks SKAT :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 4, 2015 at 4:03 AM Wonderful write n a great take on the theme Edward! Congrats on big win! Very wise words indeed! Edward Ebbs September 4, 2015 at 9:36 PM Thank you Doc :)

Poet Destroyer A September 2, 2015 at 10:10 PM a very good entry for the contest, you couldn't be more right, once it's lost it's lost it builds character in a person, good luck on the contest:) Edward Ebbs September 4, 2015 at 9:37 PM Smiles for you :)

Andrea Dietrich August 31, 2015 at 6:27 PM It's interesting to me how people are taking this one. I have a REALLY long prose that I need to type up, nothing like your thoughts. Probably mine is completely off base, but I hope to eventually get it up here. I wish you well in this contest. Don't have a clue what he wants!! Edward Ebbs August 31, 2015 at 7:54 PM I suspect this poem will be disqualified...stay true to your thoughts :)

Eve Roper August 26, 2015 at 2:24 PM Word of very wise wisdom, wonderful write, Ed, and good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Edward Ebbs August 29, 2015 at 6:54 PM Thank you Eve :)

Constance La France August 25, 2015 at 8:49 PM ED, I think once innocence is destroyed it can never be recaptured, wonderful right, and thanks for visiting my poem, secret . . . Edward Ebbs August 29, 2015 at 6:53 PM :) Smiles :)

Nette Onclaud August 23, 2015 at 4:53 PM different take on the topic, ed... our choice makes us who we are!... much delighted. huggs Edward Ebbs August 23, 2015 at 5:35 PM Thank you nette, sometimes its choices and mistakes, but we strive not to make the same mistake twice!

Julia Ward August 23, 2015 at 12:05 PM I agree that innocence cannot be recaptured. I hope you do well in the contest... Best wishes, Julia Edward Ebbs August 23, 2015 at 2:44 PM Thank you Julia, but I think I may have countered the intent in this contest...

Eileen Manassian August 23, 2015 at 3:12 AM Ah...so much truth in these lines, Ed...I believe we can try to regain the "feeling" of innocence though in reality, once that is lost...it is lost. Good luck in the contest. Edward Ebbs August 23, 2015 at 9:54 AM Thank you Eileen :)