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Our Choices Define Us

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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: yet end up fortifying frustration, anger, and contempt. For we're all human, and share the frailties intrinsic to our species: no one is immune to failure. Some have stumbled and fallen through the cracks; living in the shadows of life. No one likes poverty: and yet, here it is, all around us. Society's reaction to the homeless is unapologetic and stern; fueled by scorn, as opposed to love. And the general 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

Date: 7/21/2022 8:07:00 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
Date: 7/22/2022 6:12:00 AM

Thanks, Susan, you honor me my friend, Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/20/2022 11:48:00 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
Date: 7/21/2022 7:58:00 AM

Thanks, Connie, as always, I appreciate your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/20/2022 8:14:00 PM

"society's cracks", "window dressing" - Beautiful. Congratulations!

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/20/2022 8:41:00 PM

Thanks, Christuraj, I appreciate your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.

Mark Toney

Date: 7/20/2022 6:33:00 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
Date: 7/20/2022 8:41:00 PM

Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the placement and your comments my friend, Emile.

Beata Agustin

Date: 1/25/2022 9:58:00 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
Date: 1/26/2022 8:42:00 AM

Thanks, Beata, I appreciate the placement and your encouraging comments my friend, Emile.

David Mchattie

Date: 7/12/2021 5:11:00 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
Date: 7/13/2021 7:23:00 AM

Thanks, David, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 7/11/2021 7:43:00 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
Date: 7/12/2021 7:40:00 AM

Thanks, Milt, you honor me my friend, Emile.