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Shunning

SHUNNING

Shun this world, so upside down, that
it views wrongs … as if wrongs right.
Morality’s now immorality
from its sins … please take flight.

A world corrupted with greed, lust,
no morality, just hate.
Why many not shocked discovering,
their friend … slept with their mate.

World’s sick disease, is “I” problem,”
I want, I want, I’ll get.
I’m the best, deserve the best, 
best sex, best job … best jet.

Shunning means, you will not accept,     
this world lies, filth, and grime.
Immorality, racism,     
false religion’s … and crime.

For the contest: Morality
Sponsor: Mark Koplin

Copyright © Barbara Barry-Nishanian | Year Posted 2021

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Bj Legros Kelley Date: 1/29/2021 8:32:00 PM There is such truth in this. It is tragic that there is so much pain because of sin. We are to love our neighbor as our self, and love is growing cold because lawlessness abounds. The Devil goes about as a roaring lion to steal, kill and destroy, so we can see where this all is coming from. Thank you for speaking up <3 Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 1/10/2021 7:55:00 PM well said, Barbara, all sinful sins.. but it seems that some don't see their faults .. good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply

Quoth Theraven Date: 1/3/2021 9:00:00 PM Barbara, There is truth in your Rhyme. Just trying to live by the golden rule., be a small beacon of light. Please keep searching for beauty in this life. PS I never cheated on my mate. -Richard Login to Reply Quoth Theraven Date: 1/16/2021 10:11:00 PM Barbara, Call me Quoth or sinner, call me Raven, assuredly not a saint. I'm neither and know the cause, though surely never feint. I stand for hope for my only daughter, who answered a nurse's call, I stand for people married 52 years, I stand for those who answer to Him. And we are as one in hope for this world. -Richard Barbara Barry-Nishanian Date: 1/3/2021 11:16:00 PM Do I call you Quoth, or The Raven? Thank you for seeing the truth in this poem. That's what I write about, truth, but some folks aren't appreciative. Thank you, my husband been married to me for over 52 years and faithful too.