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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!

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 12/11/2023 1:51:00 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.

Deb M
Date: 12/11/2023 3:11:00 PM

You are so right Nancy….if just tried a bit of respect etc it would help greatly! Thankyou….Debx

Hiya Sharma

Date: 12/9/2023 6:37:00 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..

Deb M
Date: 12/9/2023 9:01:00 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

Ink Empress

Date: 12/8/2023 8:08:00 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

Deb M
Date: 12/8/2023 10:20:00 AM

You are the absolute sweetest IE…..life is not always fair in so many arenas! Debx

David Fisher

Date: 12/7/2023 3:54:00 PM

The first seven line are a good blueprint to live by; or else... Enjoyed your poem.

Deb M
Date: 12/7/2023 4:30:00 PM

Thanks David! Debx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/6/2023 1:28:00 PM

Very positive poem.

Deb M
Date: 12/7/2023 3:26:00 PM

Thanks Victor….hope you are well! Debx

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 12/5/2023 6:13:00 PM

I hear you Deb. I try to ignore negativity but sometimes it is hard to do.

Deb M
Date: 12/7/2023 3:26:00 PM

Thankyou Jerry! Debx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 12/5/2023 3:34:00 PM

I suppose we all encounter such circumstances and people in many different arenas. I've learned to just let go of unkind words. Holding onto them doesn't serve me well. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Deb M
Date: 12/5/2023 3:49:00 PM

Hi Sara…its not just about unkind words its about dealing with people, situations, life in general with more respect, honesty and kindness , without judgement and insults and so forth! Thanks Debx

Tom Woody

Date: 12/5/2023 1:52:00 PM

Gosh this is like a verbal spanking. You go Deb!

Deb M
Date: 12/5/2023 2:07:00 PM

I can imagine it…..experienced it first hand !.

Tom Woody
Date: 12/5/2023 2:02:00 PM

Yeah, especially those who write derogatory or slanderous poems about fellow poets. I mean, can you even imagine such an awful thing? Good golly, it gives me goosebumps, and not in a good way

Deb M
Date: 12/5/2023 2:00:00 PM

Its not hard to be respectful and behave in a dignified manner toward others yet the world seems to struggle with that especially atm…thanks Tom! Debx