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Respect Amidst Diversity - the Hexsonnetta

We each define ourselves
by choice of words we speak,
the things we do, or seek,
within our minds they delve.
We cannot say some elves
have tricked our minds when weak.

We can’t presume to know
so practice some restraint,
or make faux pas then faint.
To you my friends, I show
I care but don’t kowtow,
please know I’m not a saint.

Diverse, we still expect
some semblance of respect.





22 August 2015
The HexSonnetta Contest
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

September 21, 2015 at 2:10 AM

Wonderful write Kim n yet another superb win! Big congrats!

Sandra Haight

September 20, 2015 at 7:57 PM

Kim, I enjoyed your well-written HexSonnetta filled with excellent words of wisdom, Kim. Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Faye Gibson

September 19, 2015 at 7:29 PM

This has a great message, Kim. Congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich

September 19, 2015 at 4:51 PM

Kim, I enjoyed the mature theme of your HexSonnetta. Excellent meter too. Congrats in my contest.

Skat A

September 19, 2015 at 4:23 PM

Hi Kim, :-) Congratulations on your wonderful win! *SKAT*

Paul Callus

September 19, 2015 at 3:29 PM

Pleased to be back with congratulations, Kim! All the best...hugs // paul

Ralph Sergi

September 19, 2015 at 11:55 AM

Hi Patrice : Beautiful poem of diversity. congratulations. What we need is less tribes and more diversity.

Jan Allison

September 19, 2015 at 11:24 AM

respect is so important - wise words indeed Kim:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Laura Breidenthal

August 25, 2015 at 8:56 PM

"We cannot blame some elves have tricked our minds when weak."..love this wise verse, Kim... your presence here on Poetrysoup is certainly very special to me and many others. You are a true community builder, and are a fantastic poet! Always, Laura

Afolabi Muideen

August 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM

A well and a wise write Kim, I love your subject; how it was constructed, either we want it or not it is something we all must accustom with, this will makes our era a creative generous innovation. An excellence write.......love...........A.M.

Afolabi Muideen

September 20, 2015 at 5:04 PM

You're welcome KIM..love always.

Noel Villarosa

August 25, 2015 at 4:05 AM

You penned a powerful connection among diversity. Respect comes both ways, it is earned. If we take a serious interest in someone, we should always know the boundaries protecting his/her personalities. 7 (^_^) Noel.

Sara Kendrick

August 24, 2015 at 8:04 AM

Respect is good..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Arthur Vaso

August 23, 2015 at 7:35 PM

Not only do I love the poem, but its the tone and balance that gives these words such wisdom!!

Sandra Haight

August 23, 2015 at 7:08 PM

Such wise words, Kim, presented so well in your awesome poem. Really enjoyed reading it. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Lindsay Laurie

August 22, 2015 at 11:46 PM

G'day there Kim... hey, you've done a beaut job here. It's a format I'm not accustomed to but it certainly works - well done and good luck - Lindsay

Jerry Bolton

August 22, 2015 at 3:27 PM

Respect is a word bandied about these days, but from where I sit there isn't a lot of it going on. To some respect is a weakness, and those with respect are treated badly because of it. I hope to see the day when respect will again be worth its true meaning. Sorry! Didn't mean to get upon my soap box when I began commenting on you well done poem. Have no idea what a hexsonnette is . . . Heh.Heh Showing my ignorance.

Kp Nunez

August 22, 2015 at 9:42 PM

Hello Jerry, long time! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think that the respect we wish to enjoy, we can start by practicing it in our dealings with others regardless whether they deserve it or not. Maybe those who do not give it have not received it much in their young lives. Whether we think people have moral ascendancy or not, at the end of the day, we know we have defined our character amidst diversity, IMHO. About the form, I have copy pasted the description above, and the piece is an entry to an ongoing contest sponsored by its creator. Glad to see you're active again and would be happy to visit in a bit. Welcome back!

Connie Marcum Wong

August 22, 2015 at 1:26 PM

Your ending speaks to all and you have done a great job of writing in Andrea's HexSonnetta Kim! Good luck in the contest. 7

Eileen Manassian

August 22, 2015 at 11:14 AM

Good one, Kim...This sound advice for all of us, dear. Hope you are feeling better...Hugs

James Inman

August 22, 2015 at 10:55 AM

Hi, Kim, nice poem, love the sentiment. I found this form quite challenging.

Paul Callus

August 22, 2015 at 10:07 AM

Hi Kim! I believe that respect goes a long way to make the world a better place. Imposition and a better than thou attitude are to be discouraged. Hugs // paul

Eric Boddie

August 22, 2015 at 10:06 AM

respect is the greatest thing....that any heart can sing....it is truly the seed of Love....because it is planted from up above.....;)

John Williams

August 22, 2015 at 7:28 AM

Hello Kim, A little respect goes a long way. Nice thoughts, well written. It is a diverse world with everyone affected by their environments and experiences, however, it is just as easy to be nice, and much more stimulating to the sole. John

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