Only Man

Only Man sees beauty in a star or gleans delight from a bird in flight. And He's the only being thus far that can discriminate wrong from right. Only Man can accommodate hate or feel the pain of love kept apart. And alter the course of His own fate, preventing problems before they start. Only Man can decide to be kind, or separate His wants from His needs. And ease the burdens of soul and mind, shaping His destiny by His deeds. Only Man can realize His dreams or understand He's destined to die. And question what reality means, distinguishing the truth from a lie. Only Man believes He has a soul or that love exists within His heart. And defining life, He takes control, expressing hope through His works of art. (Quatrain) 2/12/2016

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/26/2018 7:33:00 PM

Lovely thoughts, Emile.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/27/2018 7:58:00 AM

Thanks Line, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 2/14/2016 8:40:00 AM

A magnificent work of art this poem is! Super construction with a smooth cadence, neat rhyming and a splendid sentiment. BRAVO mon ami! Best wishes, Keith

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/14/2016 8:56:00 AM

Thanks Keith, I truly appreciate your friendly supportive comments. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/13/2016 8:22:00 PM

I am with Michael on this Magnificent poem Emile! You have outdone yourself! This is a philosophical work of art! Brilliantly worded and right into my fave's. Hugs, Connie #7

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/14/2016 8:58:00 AM

Thanks Connie, you tend to spoil me and it feels so good. Emile.

White Sage

Date: 2/12/2016 6:08:00 PM

excellent portrayal of the mind of Man there, you've penned it well Emile...

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/13/2016 11:56:00 AM

Thanks White Sage, I appreciate your friendly visits. Emile.

Michael Tor

Date: 2/12/2016 3:47:00 PM

Incredible truths brought out here Emile. You have the ability to reach deep into provocative thoughts that describe the special abilities man has making him unique. Appreciate the effort and thought that went into this write Emile. Congratulations on this write my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/12/2016 4:23:00 PM

Thanks Michael, I welcome your comments and support. Emile.

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 2/12/2016 2:09:00 PM

Excellent pen Emile! A lot of truth told in your very nice piece.A 7! Wishing you a very lovely day! In his light God bless you! :) D.

Emile Pinet
Date: 2/12/2016 3:40:00 PM

Thanks Dorian, I welcome your comments. Emile.