Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

Man Fears the Bogeyman

Love glows within the heart and soul of Man,
yet insecurities shadow its glow.
And in shadow, hate and bigotry grow,
though our conscience interjects when it can.
But, like a child, Man fears the bogeyman,
facing repercussions, He lets Hope go.
Scared of storms, Man finds faith in a rainbow,
convincing himself it's part of God's plan.

When evil overshadows all that's good,
anonymity merges with the dark.
And promoting lies, tethered to rumors,
Man follows orders, as a robot would.
Yet, the love in Man only needs a spark
to cauterize hate's cancerous tumors.

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John Hamilton October 2, 2020 at 9:36 AM Another excellent write Emile, maybe now it will get some well deserved attention! Emile Pinet October 2, 2020 at 12:09 PM Thanks so much John, I appreciate everything you do for me my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 3:07 PM Well done, Emile. Strong message. Emile Pinet November 26, 2018 at 3:43 PM Thanks Line, I appreciate all that you do for me my friend, Emile.

Caren Krutsinger November 26, 2018 at 10:52 AM I have always had a thought that if we could throw off all negative thinking, and only allow goodness and love into our hearts, not only would we conquer cancer, but also Aids, wars, prejudice, and all other things that need the darkness of closed selves to survive. This one is a keeper. A FAV for me, my friend. Emile Pinet November 26, 2018 at 3:42 PM Thanks so much Caren, your comments are most welcome my friend, Emile.