Reason A. Poteet Poet Rhyme

Scruple's Flaws

using Tamerlane verse (Edgar Allen Poe)

As windows on this world get stuck;
disgust demands space on the lip.
Events I have not thought about
reveal hatred, make me upchuck

and fills untrusting minds with doubt.
Men’s base unkindness gets a grip
attacking vision with its whip.
When insult renders reason flat

without question, the end is that. 
No hope - political affairs,
instead I offer frequent prayers
and leave off worry, spin and cares.

I probe God’s promise verse by verse
unearth a blessing sans a curse.
To find His voice removes the strain
and clears the fog off windowpane.

Man’s self-control declines with time
suspicion, vitriol are primed.
Determined thought will never still
discourtesy as major cause.

Respect needs willingness to chill 
for biased minds feed scruple’s flaws.

January 9, 2020

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Constance La France February 22, 2020 at 6:12 PM Reason, I like your poem and congratulations on your win in my contest _Constance Reason A. Poteet February 23, 2020 at 7:48 PM THanks, Dear Heart, it's a crazy world in which we live but I wouldn't trade it for any other place. I appreciate the placement and your comment.

Darlene De Beaulieu January 13, 2020 at 7:34 PM Hello Reason A. Poteet, a deep lovely poem i have enjoyed to read. have a nice eveningmy friend.

Shawn Hall January 9, 2020 at 9:53 PM Keep building those skills. Good vocabulary, that's certain. "...upchuck..." made me laugh. Good work! Reason A. Poteet February 23, 2020 at 7:51 PM thanks, Shawn, just now getting back to this piece, written during the impeachment hearings. We needed something to laugh about during that time. Have a great, fun day tomorrow.