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It's Only Human

When you can't protect your own. If you fear walking on your streets, the only streets they let you walk and you're sick of empty talk - your view changes of what's fair. It's only human. When no other way seems left to take because you took all those ways before. Enough is enough, that one can't ignore. If some are more equal than others, let them feel the same that you endure. It's only human. When children die, all hope is crushed trapped in that world, no breath to breathe - admonished if you take a knee. When you sense your own soul dying, you'll want to strike back somehow. It's only human. In another's shoes see what's real for hundreds of years - trying, failing, tried the proper ways to no avail - frustrated for forever flailing. That's when anger turns to wailing. It's only human.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




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Date: 6/17/2020 2:41:00 PM
Wow, this poem packs a punch, Greg! It is sad that our streets are not safe and the violence has been going on sooo long. I'm hoping Congress will pass meaningful reforms for police to follow. I cannot bear to see another person killed the way so many have been lately. Great writing! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Greg Gaul
Date: 6/17/2020 3:41:00 PM
Carolyn, your empathy always shines through. That's why your poetry works so well. It makes connections, the basis for drawing readers. Most appreciate your thoughtful critique. Be well.
Date: 6/15/2020 8:22:00 PM
Indeed. A matter of time that is now. xomo
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Greg Gaul
Date: 6/16/2020 6:56:00 AM
Thanks so much for your visit and commentary.

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