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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

Copyright © Timothy Hicks | Year Posted 2016

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Laura Breidenthal

September 27, 2016 at 3:48 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

April 2, 2016 at 3:16 PM

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

April 2, 2016 at 11:18 PM

Thanks Andrea! I was delighted and surprised!

April 1, 2016 at 9:29 PM

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

April 2, 2016 at 11:18 PM

Thanks Eve!

Lenny Gazbowski

April 1, 2016 at 8:03 AM

An excellent one liner & congrats.

April 2, 2016 at 11:14 PM

Thanks Lenny!

Hansteven Selfa

April 1, 2016 at 7:59 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

April 2, 2016 at 10:49 PM

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

Stephen Pennell

April 1, 2016 at 6:09 AM

introspective as the waves crash very good congrats

April 2, 2016 at 10:49 PM

Thanks Stephen!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

April 1, 2016 at 1:56 AM

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

April 2, 2016 at 10:45 PM

Thanks Upma!

March 31, 2016 at 3:03 PM

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

April 1, 2016 at 1:41 AM

Thanks BL! :)

March 31, 2016 at 7:02 AM

Congratulations Tim, planing his escape?

April 1, 2016 at 1:32 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!

March 31, 2016 at 6:13 AM

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

April 1, 2016 at 1:21 AM

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

March 31, 2016 at 4:34 AM

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

April 1, 2016 at 12:49 AM

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

March 31, 2016 at 4:05 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

April 1, 2016 at 12:48 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

March 31, 2016 at 3:26 AM

Congratulations on your amazing win, awesome one line:)

April 1, 2016 at 12:36 AM

Why thank you Victoria! Much appreciated :)

March 31, 2016 at 2:33 AM

Many congrats Timothy:-) hugs jan xx

April 1, 2016 at 12:13 AM

Thanks Jan :)

March 31, 2016 at 2:18 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!!! ;-)

April 1, 2016 at 12:05 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 :)

March 31, 2016 at 1:06 AM

A brilliant flash of intellect...

March 31, 2016 at 11:53 PM

Thanks Probir! Appreciate your feedback :)

Poet Destroyer A

March 31, 2016 at 12:26 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~

March 31, 2016 at 11:30 PM

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

Richard Lamoureux

March 29, 2016 at 8:02 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.

March 30, 2016 at 1:28 AM

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

Robert Heemstra

March 29, 2016 at 7:41 AM

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

March 30, 2016 at 1:26 AM

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

Andrea Dietrich

March 28, 2016 at 8:47 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!!

March 30, 2016 at 12:53 AM

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

Suzanne Delaney

March 28, 2016 at 1:25 PM

Good thing the lighthouse is so tall. Interesting thought. Tim: Hope you had a blessed Easter.

March 30, 2016 at 12:38 AM

You as well, Suz! I didn't do too much for Easter, except for the yard-sale (strange, I know!) ...

March 28, 2016 at 12:36 PM

So the sea is afraid of humanity as well..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for dropping by..Sara

March 30, 2016 at 12:37 AM

A bit of a different monoku, here. I suppose you can read it a couple different ways ... glad you enjoyed it!

March 28, 2016 at 7:04 AM

Good question! Good luck in the contest.

March 30, 2016 at 12:28 AM

Thanks Tom! I enjoyed your monoku too :)

March 28, 2016 at 7:03 AM

great one liner Timothy:-) hugs jan xx

March 30, 2016 at 12:22 AM

Thanks Jan!

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