Mixing of the Bones

If we could peel back the blanket of earth
To expose the bones buried there

Mix them all up in a great big pile
To say they'd all look the same would be fair

The rich man, the poor, the blind and the weak
Each gender, religion and race

The short, the tall, the large and the small
And include every shape of the face

If we had to choose one bone at a time
Not knowing who's bones belonged to whom

To make ourselves over new again
I wonder how well we'd do

Not judging by color, size or shape
Or status of high IQ

The bones might fit together just fine
And stay together till the end of time

©Donna Jones
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Acquah Avatar
December 22, 2013 at 2:45 PM
POETRYSOUP IS GREAT-THEY BROUGHT YOU TO MY ATTENTION ...AND I AM GLAD .WONDERFUL POEMS DONNA.
Hicks Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 9:39 AM
What a captivating write! Beneath it all our bones look quite the same and are hard to distinguish. All we know for sure is that there was a human that used to live and walk among the earth - the gender, the color, the race... is all just small stuff in comparison. Faving this beaut!
Jones Avatar
April 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM
Wow Timothy...you honor me...thanks....so much...Donna
Dillard Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Artistic, creative and awesome! Something to be proud of! RAY
Jones Avatar
April 22, 2013 at 9:20 PM
Thanks Ray...:-)
Sefunmi Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 8:35 AM
There is great wisdom in your poem. Congrats on your win!
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 8:47 AM
Thank you so much....
Puddifoot Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 3:05 PM
congrats on your winning fave poem, that's a great opening line! :)
Jones Avatar
April 21, 2013 at 8:47 AM
Appreciate it Charlotte...
May Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 6:12 AM
wonderful write and win Donna... deep
A   Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 9:37 PM
Donna, Congratulations IN HONOR OF Andrea's favorite POEM contest. *Always & Forever' @->- LINDA -<-@
A  Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 8:31 PM
Donna, a sweet win~*~SKAT
Hendricks Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 8:18 PM
Deep, my friend, deep as dem bones. Congratulations on your awesome win in Andrea's "fave poem" contest. Well-deserved, Donna. :)
Gasun Avatar
April 19, 2013 at 8:10 PM
Many congrats my dear friend Donna! This is indeed sooo great and amazing ! I love it & so enjoyed. Thank you sooo much for sharing! I'll fave you both with your poem! ;))Have a grace-filled day! Love and hugs, Leonora
Ellison Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 12:42 PM
This is amazing... you continue to shine, dear sweet Donna! This one is a special gem for which you should be very proud. I award you the "Eack Jellison Award for Outstanding Poetic Brilliance"! LOL Hugs dear friend! xoxox
Jones Avatar
March 24, 2013 at 2:52 PM
I'll treasure this special award always...humbly....Donna.
Jerden Avatar
March 12, 2013 at 4:47 PM
I like the concept a lot, Donna! Very thoughtful poem, I must say! Cheers, Roy
Jones Avatar
March 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM
Thanks Roy. And thanks for stopping by.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 5:47 AM
Ha I'd love to pick some new bones lol great thought here Donna xx
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 8:08 AM
Thank you Mandy. Me too when they ache.....
Sathasivam Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 5:19 AM
Excellent. Thoughtful write. Creative also. Enjoyed. Tfs
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 8:10 AM
I appreciate the kind words Ravi and you stopping by to read my poem.
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 1:29 AM
wow, donna, this is a VERY good way to put it. Very original and creative. ME LIKES a LOT.
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Thanks Andrea....so glad....have a food weekend..
Dietrich Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 1:29 AM
FAVE
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM
What a great honor....very humbled
Breidenthal Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Quite an inspirational poem you've made here! Thanks for sharing! I really enjoyed! Always, Laura
Jones Avatar
March 9, 2013 at 8:37 AM
Well thank you sweet Laura... and for taking the time to read my poem. You have a great weekend
Atfield Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:27 PM
Great thought / poem, especially considering that we all started out the same, all man kind from the same mother, one has to wonder how we got so separated ?
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 4:22 PM
Thank you Bill and here's to hoping the love of your life walks around the corner any day!!!! :-) always...Donna
Atfield Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM
eternity away and I can say that having been able to feel and express loving feelings – even if it was never returned in equal, like measure - it twice during the passed six years is something for a man like me, especially after some twenty four years of nothing and that may explain the subject matter and abundance of my stuff . Blessing to you too Donna ! B. J. “A” 2 ( BILL . )
Atfield Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:28 PM
Thank you Donna, for your insight, your understanding and for your muchly appreciated comments . “ seeking love and happiness will make you miss it when it is close enough to touch. ”, how true my Dear, but at my age and with my life’s circumstances “ close enough to touch. ” is a life time, a million miles, an
Babcock Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:25 PM
That is one good thought you have penned. love phyl
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Thanks you phyllis
Hunter Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 11:20 AM
Hmmmm...that's a thought for sure...enjoyed this one, Donna!
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:05 PM
Thanks Caleb...always nice hearing from you.
Gasun Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 9:54 AM
So beautiful, creative and fantastic write my dear friend Donna! I've greatly enjoyed reading it this evening! Thank you so much for sharing and for your precious time stopping by to read my poem! Have a great and lovely weekend! love and hugs, Leonora
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Leonora always good to hear from you...thank you for the kind words and I hope you have a great weekend as well.
Williams Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 7:56 AM
Donna very good lines and an intriguing thought...David
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 1:11 PM
Always so good to see you have visited me David...thanks...:-)
Kendrick Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 4:52 AM
The grave is an equalizer..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for your visit to "The Visit"..I will have to think about and work on that one..It is a hard thing in my life..Sara
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 6:48 AM
Thanks for stopping by Sara.....soup mail...
Bickerstaffe Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 9:56 PM
A fascinating write, Donna! Lovely flow, rhyming and imagery... and so imaginative!! Best wishes, Keith
Jones Avatar
March 8, 2013 at 6:50 AM
Thanks Keith...don't know if you read the below comment or not but reading Washington Irving's Westminster Abbey inspired this poem..I love reading his works...thanks for the kind words
Sivey Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 5:25 PM
This is an outstanding and creative write my friend! I truly loved reading this phenomenal poem this evening! What a immensely fantastic piece, Great Work!!
Jones Avatar
March 7, 2013 at 6:39 PM
Thank you Russell...Washington Irving's Westminster Abbey story inspired this. If you haven't read it you should..it is awesome...talks some about poets. Anyway thanks for the kind words.
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