Emile Pinet Poet Free verse

Our Choices Define Us

We all make choices in life:
sometimes, it's the small
seemingly insignificant
little things that can corrupt the heart
and assault the soul:
or make a positive difference in someone's life.
We try to shore up our convictions
using alternative facts, logic, pride, and hubris:
and yet end up fortifying frustration,
anger, and contempt.
For we're all human,
sharing the frailties intrinsic to our species.
No one is immune to failure,
and some have stumbled and fallen
through the cracks,
living in the shadows of life.
No one wants poverty.
And yet, it thrives all around us.
The city’s reaction to the homeless
is unapologetic and stern:
fueled by scorn, as opposed to love.
And society's deafening silence
speaks volumes;
sanctioning policies
lacking in compassion and understanding.
Our choices define us.
Some reveal humanity's heart,
while some sully humanity's soul.

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Susan Ashley July 21, 2022 at 8:07 PM Dear Emile, your choice to pen this potent poem reveals the beauty of your heart’s empathy, and indeed, the lack of choosing to afford empathy does “damn humanity’s soul” - such a grand finale to a piercing and dramatic piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark’s contest. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan Emile Pinet July 22, 2022 at 6:12 AM Thanks, Susan, you honor me my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong July 20, 2022 at 11:48 PM Emile, this exceptional poem deserves a high placement because of the message you share. Your soul is a kind one caring for others and it shows in your poetry. Your poem tugs at the heart strings. Congratulations on your high placement my friend. Blessings xxoo Emile Pinet July 21, 2022 at 7:58 AM Thanks, Connie, as always, I appreciate your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex July 20, 2022 at 8:14 PM "society's cracks", "window dressing" - Beautiful. Congratulations! Emile Pinet July 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM Thanks, Christuraj, I appreciate your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.

Mark Toney July 20, 2022 at 6:33 PM Emile, the message you convey was powerful when you wrote it, and now look what has happened in the year since. The choices all of us make have consequences, even when the choice is to remain silent. Congratulations on your win on mile 8 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 9 has already started! Emile Pinet July 20, 2022 at 8:41 PM Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the placement and your comments my friend, Emile.

Beata Agustin January 25, 2022 at 9:58 PM Congrats! Thanks so much for sharing your heart through this dramatic monologue of yours earnestly expressed in your excellent poetic style. Indeed, thanks for your participation. God bless you. Emile Pinet January 26, 2022 at 8:42 AM Thanks, Beata, I appreciate the placement and your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.

David Mchattie July 12, 2021 at 5:11 PM Wonderful. You speak volumes my friend. There is so much work to do. Society has to get its act together. Stay well. Emile Pinet July 13, 2021 at 7:23 AM Thanks, David, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins July 11, 2021 at 7:43 PM This is an exceptional piece of writing, Emile. It deserves POTD or POTW because everyone should read it. Our nonchalance and our lack of empathy damns us, indeed. I'm afraid the general deafening silence when it comes to global warming and climate change will physically damn the next generation. Thanks for writing this, Emile. Emile Pinet July 12, 2021 at 7:40 AM Thanks, Milt, you honor me my friend, Emile.