The Integrity of Being Fair

People all over seek fair treatment
nobody likes being treated not fair
we all think it's our absolute due
but even adding an L only adds flair

What's fair to one isn't to everyone
various opinions make it so hard
everyone can't be satisfied no not at all
pushing your view too far may get barred

There's a great need for people to act
with humility, meekness, integrity that's true
to win the argument really doesn't matter
treatment of others is our integral cue

This brings a conviction in your inner soul
that sits peaceful, wholesome and cool
receive servanthood within oneself
then you've found your missing jewel

Deep down all want fairness 
be the one to carry it out
go on be the one, do it!
fair is what's it all about!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Proxenos Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Hi Gordon, Fair today is somewhat rare, but good if understood! Written from the heart. Kind regards, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
October 1, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Thanks, Jennifer, Glad you liked it, Have a great day, Gordon
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September 27, 2018 at 8:16 PM
Gordon, you have hit upon a concept that is so important to children, they shut down if they do not feel like they have it. Gifted children are particularly sensitive to whether or not things are fair, they fixate and insist upon it. This poem makes all kinds of sense to me.
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September 29, 2018 at 5:32 AM
Thanks, Caren, Glad you were impressed, Thanks for taking the time to drop in, Blessings, Gordon
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