-Shame On You

Never spoke unkindly
Never showed fury
Never insulted or disrespected
Never served as judge and jury

Behaved with quiet dignity
Words and actions ….honest and true
Never destructive or harmful
So shame on you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kaufman Avatar
December 11, 2023 at 1:51 PM
Hi Deb, I'm a little late catching up here so please forgive me. I like this timely piece of yours. Our world is really evolving to such a level of anger and hatred toward others that it's down right scary..very thoughtful and well written piece.
M  Avatar
December 11, 2023 at 3:11 PM
You are so right Nancy….if just tried a bit of respect etc it would help greatly! Thankyou….Debx
Sharma  Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 6:37 AM
Sigh.. This is such a powerful expression of the angst that brews within such a heart whose innocence and hopes are erased by evil beings.. This one made me feel immense depth of the emotions as it is truly resonating on so many levels.. I hope you are okay, dear Debb, you're such a beautiful soul.. Sending you love & light always..
M  Avatar
December 9, 2023 at 9:01 AM
Hiya you are so very sweet to be concerned but l am good thanks. My poem is generalised …about the state of the world atm and the disrespectful way humans are treating each other but it is also about sole individuals and yes l have experienced that disrespect in recent times. I wish humans could be kinder to each other…its not that hard is it? Thankyou again for such kind words…Debx
Empress Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 8:08 AM
Ooh are you ok dear deb? I hope everything is fine. I feel so much through this poem. And yes shame on them those who put you down … please take care of yourself and let your energy be on where it deserves to be. Silence is the best response to unkind souls. Sending you light always
M  Avatar
December 8, 2023 at 10:20 AM
You are the absolute sweetest IE…..life is not always fair in so many arenas! Debx
Fisher Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 3:54 PM
The first seven line are a good blueprint to live by; or else... Enjoyed your poem.
M  Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Thanks David! Debx
Buhagiar Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Very positive poem.
M  Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Thanks Victor….hope you are well! Debx
Brotherton Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 6:13 PM
I hear you Deb. I try to ignore negativity but sometimes it is hard to do.
M  Avatar
December 7, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Thankyou Jerry! Debx
One Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 12:07 PM
Damn....
M  Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 2:10 PM
Right back at ya SO…haha!!! Debx
Cunningham Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 9:38 AM
Well said Deb, problem with some is that they have hides as thick as a rhino. Tom
M  Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Rhinos indeed Tom haha!! Thanks my friend! Debx
Goldsmith Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 7:08 AM
A powerful write. Have a great/blessed day................
M  Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Thankyou sweet Paula…..always lovely seeing your comments! Debx
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