Just Because

Why do you say you are not that to me?
I never asked you to be anything.

Why do you think my life revolves around you?
I know your integrity is not true.

Just because we are people of structure does not mean you have to care  
     for the next person.

In statement, I address what you say.
I know that you do not play.

When the hurricane hit, I knew you were only looking out for yourself.
Just because we all are in a humanitarian world, does not mean you have 
     to give a damn about the next individual.

What if the same was done to you, just because...
Would outcry for help be heard? 

Altruistic we define just because we love life.
Philanthropic is a benevolent fight.
Just because wrong must become right.

Misanthropic this designs.
Why not be assiduous just because you are part of mankind?

Why not joist life?
Just because…

Why am I here? 
Then again...
From where did I come?
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PENNED ON JUNE 20, 2014!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A. Sharma Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 12:53 AM
Very emotional write Verlena!congrats on huge win!
Walker  Avatar
July 17, 2014 at 1:30 AM
Thanks Upma...Verlena
Lindley Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:59 PM
Congrats on a heartfelt write!!!
Walker  Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 10:12 PM
Thanks Robert. Verlena
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:19 PM
Congrats Verlena dear.. Very Heartfelt Write... Hugs.. Arlene
Walker  Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 9:29 PM
Thanks Arlene... Verlena
A   Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Verlena, Congratulations! Thank you for enjoying my contest, stop by my latest blog "Tanka you, but no tanka you :)" If you'd like, or have time! No Matter, enjoy your win. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
Walker  Avatar
July 16, 2014 at 7:28 PM
Thanks PD. Verlena
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