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Is Humanity That Bad

"Is humanity that bad?" pondered the lighthouse keeper, frightened with the sea




Written March 27th, 2016
For the See or Feel Contest Hosted by Poet Destroyer

Placed 2nd

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 9/27/2016 3:48:00 PM

I'm sure the sea must have moments where it is pissed with humanity - I surely would..lol Upon first reading this, I thought he was asking the ocean itself the question- then I thought, maybe he is just getting a bit lonely by himself out there with the crashing waves. Very awesome picture - and a cool one-liner. Always, Laura

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/2/2016 3:16:00 PM

you did SUPER well in this contest, my friend. BIG congrats to you.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/2/2016 11:18:00 PM

Thanks Andrea! I was delighted and surprised!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/1/2016 9:29:00 PM

Great verse, Timothy, congratulations on your win :-)

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/2/2016 11:18:00 PM

Thanks Eve!

Lenny Gazbowski

Date: 4/1/2016 8:03:00 AM

An excellent one liner & congrats.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/2/2016 11:14:00 PM

Thanks Lenny!

Hansteven Selfa

Date: 4/1/2016 7:59:00 AM

When you write Timothy, I really feel your overflowing passion in writing! You inspire so many people with your works and I'm so lucky I'm one of them! Thank you so much! Congratulations! :) _HANS

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/2/2016 10:49:00 PM

Thanks again Hansteven! Your comment is a delight to me :)

Stephen Pennell

Date: 4/1/2016 6:09:00 AM

introspective as the waves crash very good congrats

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/2/2016 10:49:00 PM

Thanks Stephen!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/1/2016 1:56:00 AM

Congrats on ur superb win with this lovely write Timothy..

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/2/2016 10:45:00 PM

Thanks Upma!

Bl Devnath

Date: 3/31/2016 3:03:00 PM

A great congratulation to you my lovely friend. Loved always, bl

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 1:41:00 AM

Thanks BL! :)

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/31/2016 7:02:00 AM

Congratulations Tim, planing his escape?

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 1:32:00 AM

Yes, my friend! You've understood my intentions :) Whoever is living in this lighthouse must be a loner, and by the waves of the sea, is contemplating on returning back to humanity once more. Thanks for understanding me!

Tom Quigley

Date: 3/31/2016 6:13:00 AM

Congrats! Nice write. Maybe lighthouse keeper turned stockbroker...

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 1:21:00 AM

LOL! That would have been a twist ... funny man, Mr. Quigley.

Susan Palli

Date: 3/31/2016 4:34:00 AM

Good one! Reminds me of the verse in (Isaiah 57:20) love it.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 12:49:00 AM

I can see the connection to the biblical reference, Susan. Thanks for pointing me to it, and for reading my poem :)

Paul Callus

Date: 3/31/2016 4:05:00 AM

I missed this one before, Timothy! I like your take on it...totally different from what one would expect, and that's what creativity is all about! Pleased to be standing next to you on the podium:) Congratulations!! ~ Regards // paul

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 12:48:00 AM

Thanks Paul! Sometimes it's taxing on the brain-muscles to try and stretch the box ... but I find it's always rewarding :)

Victoria Georgieva

Date: 3/31/2016 3:26:00 AM

Congratulations on your amazing win, awesome one line:)

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 12:36:00 AM

Why thank you Victoria! Much appreciated :)

Jan Allison

Date: 3/31/2016 2:33:00 AM

Many congrats Timothy:-) hugs jan xx

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 12:13:00 AM

Thanks Jan :)

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 3/31/2016 2:18:00 AM

I'm guessing you are talking about man's destruction of the environment, making the climatic conditions on Earth to go haywire.... Well, congrats Timothy, for your well-deserved WIN in the contest!!! ;-)

Timothy Hicks
Date: 4/1/2016 12:05:00 AM

You know, Teddy, I actually wasn't thinking that at all ... but I DO see that now, now that you mention it. How cool. Thanks for the insightful comment and congrats :)

Probir Gupta

Date: 3/31/2016 1:06:00 AM

A brilliant flash of intellect...

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/31/2016 11:53:00 PM

Thanks Probir! Appreciate your feedback :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/31/2016 12:26:00 AM

Hello Timothy, Congratulations on your Awesome Win. Stop by my blog "Invading," if you'd like. Drop a smile and tell me a little about your Monoku :) Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/31/2016 11:30:00 PM

Thanks again for my placement, Linda! Really happy that you liked it :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/29/2016 8:02:00 AM

When we are struck by waves of humanity there is no way of knowing how far it will carry us. I enjoyed the picture and monoku.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/30/2016 1:28:00 AM

What an insightful comment, Richard, taking this thought into new avenues previously unexplored.

Robert Heemstra

Date: 3/29/2016 7:41:00 AM

An interesting question to ask! Love the picture! Good luck on the contest!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/30/2016 1:26:00 AM

Thanks Robert. I love the picture too ... it's a great shot.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/28/2016 8:47:00 PM

In too big a hurry tonight to see your longer poem but one day soon will see it! I like your one liner here. It's a very unique one in this contest, Timothy!!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 3/30/2016 12:53:00 AM

Thanks Andrea! These portrait challenges are super fun, methinks.