Carole Duet Poet Rhyme

Integrity

Speak your mind to the blind
in hopes that they will see.
And if you do and it's the truth
you'll have integrity.

And if the powers above your head
put you down,
and steal your liberty,
Fight back!

And when they call you names
don't go down in flames
and end up in poverty.
Fight back!

Go ahead and toss the dice.
Be willing to pay the price
of integrity.
Fight back!


By:  Carole O'Terry Duet
Copyright:  Oct. 30, 2016
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Maryann Nope December 14, 2016 at 6:41 AM Wow! This one is deep! Carole Duet December 14, 2016 at 6:13 PM Hi, Maryann, and thank you for reading my poem. And, yes, it takes some deep thought and courage to live your life with integrity and honesty.

Jannie Breedt November 22, 2016 at 7:56 PM Hi Carol, your poem is so gutsy and packs a punch. It sure is encouraging and I am heeding your advice. Over here ,your back is constantly against the wall. Make you a deal: you beat em that side I will do it this side Carole Duet November 25, 2016 at 6:53 PM Hi Jannie! And, thank you so much. It's a "done deal"! :)

Edward Snyder November 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM nice Carole, dont go down in flames Carole Duet November 13, 2016 at 4:43 PM I already went down in flames, Edward...because I didn't fight back. :( But, thanks for the comment.

Maurice Yvonne November 12, 2016 at 8:37 AM Love the message and the write. A fav for me! Carole Duet November 13, 2016 at 4:31 PM Thanks, Maurice/Armand...especially for the "fav"!

Arthur Vaso October 31, 2016 at 7:10 PM I couldn't have said that better myself, wonderful poem! Carole Duet October 31, 2016 at 7:32 PM Thank you, Arthur.

White Wolf October 31, 2016 at 6:57 PM Wonderful message Carole. Great pen. Carole Duet October 31, 2016 at 7:31 PM Thanks, Rick.

Daniel Turner October 31, 2016 at 4:14 PM The value of one's integrity is priceless. Great message in this poem, Carole. Carole Duet October 31, 2016 at 7:30 PM So true, Daniel. That's why I say, "Good guys come in last" so many times. Thanks for your comment.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 31, 2016 at 2:52 PM - Clear speech Carole, great written - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Carole Duet October 31, 2016 at 2:57 PM Sorry that other comment was sent to you, Anne. However, thank you so much for your nice comment. Carole Carole Duet October 31, 2016 at 2:55 PM Thanks Chris! I hope it encourages someone somewhere. Carole

Chris Green October 31, 2016 at 2:34 PM A wonderful poem with a great message. This one rings so much truth, though standing up when you have not in the past will prove a difficult task, it is well worth the effort. Nicely expressed encouragement. Carole Duet October 31, 2016 at 2:58 PM Thanks Chris! I hope it encourages someone somewhere. Carole