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The Opposite May Be True

An urgent message
to the children of God,
be wary of your loathing!
That person whom you condemn
might very well be
a sheep in wolves' clothing.

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Laura Breidenthal

April 4, 2016 at 5:37 AM

I love it! Indeed, very wise words here...you do an excellent job with this form. It's always good to keep our ill feelings in check and gain a clear perspective. Always, Laura

Timothy Hicks

April 7, 2016 at 7:05 PM

We never can tell exactly what's going on in the inside, for we can only see the outside (poetry is handy that way :) ) Thanks for your lovely visit, my dear friend!

Justin Bordner

February 13, 2016 at 4:29 PM

Indeed my friend, that person may be you or me...a person's disposition must be allowed to live, confront, and teach. Your ethical poetry is very stimulating to me...J.A.B.

Timothy Hicks

February 15, 2016 at 2:37 AM

Thanks Justin. Grooks are one of my favorite types of poems to write, because it challenges me to spark thoughts in a very tiny package.

Charmaine Chircop

February 13, 2016 at 12:47 AM

Yes Timothy..We shouldn't judge the book by the cover...the sheep in wolves'clothing,nor people by their religion or status.We should be wise enough to see deeper.We might be surprised about how kind and good people can be behind those clothes..maybe kinder than ourselves.Thanks for sharing food for thought through your poetry.

Timothy Hicks

February 13, 2016 at 11:50 AM

Glad you got something out of this. There is more to people, after all, than the labels!

Paul Callus

February 11, 2016 at 3:52 PM

So true, Timothy...and the title is the exact definition of a Grook! What about the wolves in sheep's clothing!! // paul

Timothy Hicks

February 12, 2016 at 12:36 PM

One must be wary of those wearing masks! Thanks for the visit :)

Nette Onclaud

February 10, 2016 at 11:45 PM

wise are your words and deeply crafted, timothy.. huggs

Timothy Hicks

February 11, 2016 at 5:19 PM

Thanks for the visit, Nette! Appreciate it.

Maurice Rigoler

February 10, 2016 at 9:24 PM

Sounds like you've never read Kafka? He's the weirdo who wrote about a man turning into a cockroach! If you're knowledgeable about art, you might want to read my take on Manet's "Lunch on the Grass." Only a suggestion. Keep writing. / M

Andrea Dietrich

February 10, 2016 at 5:17 PM

I LOVE this, Timothy. I think you are right. We might be surprised how many sheep simply LOOK like wolves. It's those the OTHER way around that we must guard against.

Timothy Hicks

February 11, 2016 at 5:18 PM

Thanks Andrea! Yes ... one must be careful to discern what's on the inside.