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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 

Copyright © Edward Ebbs | Year Posted 2015

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Constance La France Date: 9/12/2015 2:59:00 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 . . . Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 9/12/2015 3:00:00 AM oh, and I love the image of the sweet innocent baby!!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/11/2015 11:50:00 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! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 9/12/2015 12:10:00 AM Thank You :)

Robert Johnson Date: 9/10/2015 11:05:00 PM If the dreams on that child's face tell's us anything. Innocence live's within the child in all of us. Peace. :) Login to Reply

Skat A Date: 9/5/2015 12:47:00 PM Edward ebbs , Congratulations :) On your wonderful Honorable Mention. ~SKAT~ Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 9/5/2015 9:49:00 PM Thanks SKAT :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 9/4/2015 4:03:00 AM Wonderful write n a great take on the theme Edward! Congrats on big win! Very wise words indeed! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 9/4/2015 9:36:00 PM Thank you Doc :)

Poet Destroyer A Date: 9/2/2015 10:10:00 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:) Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 9/4/2015 9:37:00 PM Smiles for you :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/31/2015 6:27:00 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!! Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 8/31/2015 7:54:00 PM I suspect this poem will be disqualified...stay true to your thoughts :)

Eve Roper Date: 8/26/2015 2:24:00 PM Word of very wise wisdom, wonderful write, Ed, and good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 8/29/2015 6:54:00 PM Thank you Eve :)

Constance La France Date: 8/25/2015 8:49:00 PM ED, I think once innocence is destroyed it can never be recaptured, wonderful right, and thanks for visiting my poem, secret . . . Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 8/29/2015 6:53:00 PM :) Smiles :)

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/23/2015 4:53:00 PM different take on the topic, ed... our choice makes us who we are!... much delighted. huggs Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 8/23/2015 5:35:00 PM Thank you nette, sometimes its choices and mistakes, but we strive not to make the same mistake twice!

Julia Ward Date: 8/23/2015 12:05:00 PM I agree that innocence cannot be recaptured. I hope you do well in the contest... Best wishes, Julia Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 8/23/2015 2:44:00 PM Thank you Julia, but I think I may have countered the intent in this contest...

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/23/2015 3:12:00 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. Login to Reply Edward Ebbs Date: 8/23/2015 9:54:00 AM Thank you Eileen :)