Keep It Simple

Great men and small men,
what does it matter?
We all fry in the very same batter.
Moral ambiguity 
is not a hot flame
but if we don't 
pay attention
it cooks just the same.
Running a country,
living a life,
Lao Tzu said,
"Keep it simple!",
avoid all strife.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Baity Avatar
August 12, 2011 at 11:14 PM
This is great Ahellas...well penned..i like the flow of it...thanks so much for sharing
Brown Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 11:28 AM
Your poetry has amazed me today Ahellas. Thank you for posting it for us all to read and enjoy. Hoping you have a wonderful inspiration filled day. Love, Carol
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