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Pointed Fingers, Sneering Faces

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With sadness and a deeply furrowed brow I am apalled at the hate and wonder how this world will somehow manage to survive while bigotry and enmity eats humans alive Lines are drawn between black and white by those with penchants to bicker and fight Words fly like feathers plucked over a nest Blood seeps through the wounds in my chest Humanity has fallen from grace and gone mad Dark visions are of sorrow, my thoughts unclad I've been stripped bare, left moaning deep sighs Tears held in check behind my lamenting eyes If you think you are innocent, you have no clue You continue to accuse others until you turn blue Point those scornful fingers at your sneering faces Where anger and bitterness have left ugly traces Earth is my sinful child but don't call me "mother" Your wickedness and abuse causes me to smother I pray with each mournful beat of my woeful heart Seek the truth before you tear this sad world apart

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James Inman

Date: 9/19/2019 8:41:00 AM

Lin, you have written a deeply mournful piece. Your plea is deeply felt and words are beautifully stated. Hope you're well.

Kenny Gwena

Date: 8/11/2017 7:52:00 AM

True. Poignant. Our penchant for hate must make earth want to puke. Animals seem to have fared better in their habitats than humans, but we are taking them down with us.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/11/2017 7:56:00 AM

I agree, Kenny. Humans want more than they need in greed while animals take only what's needed for survival. Thank you for your insightful comments.

Klio Tsitsikroni

Date: 8/9/2017 9:55:00 AM

I seriously enjoy your work, you pack a punch in all you write. I can feel the emotions. You are a brilliant writer. I hope you get the credit you deserve. I am hoping to learn from you.

Lin Lane
Date: 8/9/2017 10:27:00 AM

I am deeply grateful for your encouraging words, Klio. I'm content with comments like the ones you kindly offer my poetry.

Darren White

Date: 7/12/2017 9:43:00 AM

I agree Lin, all the hate in the world makes me so sad, and I don't understand any of it, nor do I want to.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/12/2017 10:31:00 AM

Darren, thanks so much for acknowledging the plight.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/12/2017 7:32:00 AM

- I share your thoughts in this great poem ... an important message in your lines, Lin - Truth, hope, joy and peace we all need - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/12/2017 10:30:00 AM

Thank you for your wonderful comments, Anne-Lise.

Tim Smith

Date: 7/11/2017 1:16:00 PM

We need to show more kindness to her.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/11/2017 3:33:00 PM

we do and thanks.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/11/2017 9:24:00 AM

If only everyone could stop and listen to earth speaking, we wouldn't be where we are, Lin:) strong and true poem:)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/11/2017 3:33:00 PM

Thank you.

White Wolf

Date: 7/11/2017 9:16:00 AM

You're on fire! Someone call the fire department! I won't use the word powerful thrice! A terrific write, Lin

Lin Lane
Date: 7/11/2017 3:32:00 PM

I just showered...no need for the FD. Thanks

Chris Green

Date: 7/11/2017 8:40:00 AM

Very powerful. This is so well written and deeply imbedded with a message for all, everywhere. "If you think you are innocent, you have no clue" This line is exactly right...look in the mirror before you reflect on someone else. Hate is everywhere...the playgrounds, the city streets, the news, the government and even poetry sites. It is everywhere, jealousy, egos, opinions, name calling, all of it. It needs to stop because it is out of control and it is making the world sick. Nice one Lin.

Lin Lane
Date: 7/11/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thank you.

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/11/2017 8:24:00 AM

Very powerful poem Lin with such strong messages and filled with emotion! I love it! :)

Lin Lane
Date: 7/11/2017 3:32:00 PM

Thank you.