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LIFE IS NOT A BATTLE FIELD

Be strong in your beliefs and opinions Give and receive them respectfully Discuss , debate, disagree , Devoid of anger and intimidation Be polite and behave graciously Don’t try and change opinions Or what others believe With intimidation and insults Just amicably disagree Why the desire to be hurtful Trying to out-speak and outdo Using sarcasm just to be heard Desperate for control and that final word Stop being childish and hateful Bullying is not a game Spewing ugly vindictive words Is not the way to make positive change Insecurities play a part with bullies Due to lack of self worth and self esteem Feeling stronger in who they are When humiliating and simply being mean Strive for a better way Strive for a more positive you There are no wrongs or rights Just different points of view Try kindness and compassion Seek qualities in your fellow mankind Don’t engage in belittling interactions Igniting troubled minds Life is not a competition A constant game of tit for tat Being confrontational and critical Is not the way decent humans act You have created your own personal battle field Fuelled by antagonism and controversy It must be so emotionally draining Being consumed with malice and negativity

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Date: 11/20/2023 4:49:00 AM
Hi Deb, This is so very well thought out and such excellent advise for all. I forgot who wrote the song? Madonna?
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Date: 11/20/2023 4:49:00 AM
Belated congratulations Deb M. on this POTD. Well deserved.
Date: 8/10/2023 4:35:00 PM
There is a lot of thoughtfulness and emotion in this poem. You could use this poem as the basis for writing a. book
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Date: 3/12/2023 11:28:00 PM
superbly written about the life; thoughtful poetic expression; congrats for the POTD
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:47:00 AM
Thankyou so much Mahtab…..l appreciate your kind thoughts! Debx
Date: 3/9/2023 11:31:00 AM
Excellent! Well stated…so many different ways people say unkind things. Always consider the other side. Don’t have to comment if you disagree but hopefully others will listen likewise to a different point of view. Congratulations on POTD, Deb!
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:45:00 AM
Absolutely true Kim….thankyou so much…..Debx
Date: 3/9/2023 7:11:00 AM
Great message and poem, Deb. Belated Congrats on POTD! Hugs Charliex
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:41:00 AM
Hey Charlie…..thanks buddy….always lovely to see you! Debx
Date: 3/8/2023 11:23:00 PM
Oh wow, Great to see this POTD, Love your mind set and poetry. Deb, all the best, Harry.
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:40:00 AM
Aww thanks kind Harry….hope you are doing well and feeling a lot better my friend…..Debx
Date: 3/7/2023 2:57:00 PM
Well constructed and well said, Deb. You've hit the nail on the head in each stanza. I especially like 'there are no wrongs or rights as well as 'try compassion and kindness. In my opinion there are way too many angry, unhappy, and entitled individuals who project their own insecurities and discontent on others. Seems irrational that they do. Some of them I've encountered are relentless. Anyway, I digress. Thanks for penning some great truths!
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:39:00 AM
I agree totally Sara with that….thankyou so much for such a nice comment. I hope you are doing well. Debx
Date: 3/7/2023 8:03:00 AM
Deb, wonderful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor, blessings, Constance
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:34:00 AM
Thanks so much Constance….Debx
Date: 3/7/2023 7:29:00 AM
Here, here Deb! Wonderful and encouraging thoughts on how to better enjoy our community here on poetry soup and in the world. Kudos my dear friend for your POTD poem. Enjoy your special day! Bill A FAV for my list! Thank you
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:33:00 AM
Aww thanks my friend…l always love hearing from you Bill…..Glad you are back. Debx
Date: 3/7/2023 2:04:00 AM
This is indeed a well laid out code of ethics. I concur with all the invaluable canons of behavior you have enlisted, dear Deb. Sorry I missed seeing this as POTD. Congratulations on this gem of a poem that brought you this honor
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Date: 3/16/2023 12:30:00 AM
Thankyou lovely Valsa…..l appreciate your kind words always….Debx
Date: 3/7/2023 12:06:00 AM
Brilliant poem! It would be so much better if everyone thought this way. I wrote a poem on Poetry Soup called World Peace. Life goes so quickly it would be nice to have peace and kindness. Congratulations on your POTD. Well done
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:15:00 AM
Wouldn't it Jeanette….peace and kindness sounds so simple but alas! Thankyou so much..Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 8:26:00 PM
"Be polite and behave graciously, is the way to make positive change." Yes, I completely agree. While in this world, we should be transformed, instead of conformed. Your thoughts hold so much truth. Congratulations Deb, on Poem of the Day. This is beautiful, deep and powerful, all at the same time. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:13:00 AM
Aww your comment is so lovely Brandy…thankyou…Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 7:09:00 PM
Deb, congratulations on your POTD. :)
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Date: 3/6/2023 11:50:00 PM
Thankyou so much Fin! Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 6:29:00 PM
I am overwhelmed at the amount of Congratulations and wonderful comments I have received with this poem. Your encouragement and kind words boost my confidence and self doubt no end… which l feel with my poetry at times….I am sure others feel that way also.l truly do appreciate your lovely words. Sending kindness and cuddles to you all….and again Thankyou ….Debx
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Date: 3/6/2023 6:07:00 PM
Deb … such wonderful messages you have painted with your words . So poignant and powerful! Congratulations on POTD! Blessings, Susan :)
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:11:00 AM
And such lovely words from you Susan….thankyou so much…Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 5:48:00 PM
Sorry to be so late with my POTD congratulations, Deb. Fantastic write!
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:10:00 AM
Thankyou Jenna…..really appreciate your comment! All good for you? you have been a bit quiet of late…Cheers Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 3:17:00 PM
Hearty congratulations on POTD, Deb. Well done, we’ll said and we’ll written. Terry
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:07:00 AM
Well….thankyou Mr Flood….always makes me smile when l see your name! Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 11:58:00 AM
Hello Deb, Well said./ Darlene/
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Date: 3/7/2023 10:25:00 AM
Hello Deb, Thank you. It is nice to see you to.You are welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/x
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:06:00 AM
Thankyou so much sweet Darlene! Always lovely to see you…..Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 10:50:00 AM
Bravo, Deb! Wish there was some way you could distribute this globally. An excellent choice for POTD or any other day, for that matter. One note: in Stanza 6, do you possibly mean "strive" instead of "strife"?
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:05:00 AM
Thankyou Jim for your comment and for letting me know about the strive….Changed it…mych appreciated…Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 9:47:00 AM
I agree, Deb: Control freaks are not pretty. Congrats on your POTD honor, SuZ
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:04:00 AM
Thanks Suz….lovely to see you…..Cheers Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 9:38:00 AM
Sometimes, though, I think that life is a battle... Congrats on POTD, Deb!! ~ BB
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:03:00 AM
Yes it can be BB but there are people that create their own! Cheers and thankyou Wolfus ( l love that!!) your partner in cheekiness…..Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 8:37:00 AM
So very well said. If only everyone would adopt this modus operandi. Well done!
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:01:00 AM
Thankyou Peter….l appreciate your thoughts…..Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 7:16:00 AM
Deb, congratulations on POTD. Each word of your poem speaks truth~ Warren
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:01:00 AM
Thankyou so much Warren….Cheers Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 5:50:00 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. A wonderful/powerful write. Love It. Have a blessed day/week writing away....................
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Date: 3/7/2023 12:00:00 AM
Oh Im so glad you loved it Paula….Thankyou for thoughts….Debx
Date: 3/6/2023 5:36:00 AM
Great POTD . Congratulations Deb :)
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Date: 3/6/2023 11:59:00 PM
Thanks Heidi….Cheers Debx
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