The Problem With You Is Me

It’s time we simply just let go
        of things that we’ve been taught to know
Perhaps not by a mom or dad
                    but by the world, it’s just so sad

To trash this group for doing that
              “ It happens when that side’s at bat”
and these folks do or don’t belong
                      but how is being human wrong

It’s funny how a color plays
                      that history, if learned, conveys
Inherited ideas and blame
                  instead of thinking, what a shame

So have your God, your church, your pew
                 and live and let live, why can’t you
For wrong is wrong and right is right
                and many books can shed that light

Let’s look inside and just find love
                         from all around or from above
And maybe you’ll begin to see
                        The problem that I have is me
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Proxenos Avatar
June 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Your words of wisdom tickled my heartcords, you are such an expressive poet and the topics you choose to write about, could be related to everyone or anyone on Poetry Soup. Love your poetry Mike, Hugs Jennifer.
Gentile Avatar
June 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Thank you Jennifer!
Godwin Avatar
May 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This is why I'm not political but poetical, not religious but spiritual & my church is nature. I'm a big fan of individuality. To me, this is about things like how the catholic church manipulated the Bible to control people after Emperor Constantine (?) manipulated it for 'effect' and 'persuasion'. How many wars were fought in the name of God? At best, that's an oxymoron created by morons. Sorry, didn't mean to rant. Ignorance is dangerous. I don't get the last line, why are u your prob? CayCay
Godwin Avatar
May 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Problem with me, is me. I have TBI (traumatic brain injury) have since 2000, a gift that keeps on giving. In recent years it gave me dementia. I'm plain silly dense sometimes. For instance, I took 'in your camp' to mean you were on my pages, when I realized you meant 'in agreement' I laughed. My brain talks too much. Point is, I'm sure you were quite clear, it's me who's not. No worries, unlike some, you write with clarity. It is now wee am in Fl, do u know where your dogs are? CayCay
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May 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Date: 5/12/2025 1:52:00 PM Thank you Cay Cay, I am in your camp! In the last line, I was really not meaning me literally but more if someone does have an issue due to their beliefs, that they could really be the problem instead of just accepting! Perhaps I did not make that clear enough! I always appreciated your kind words xxoo
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April 26, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Beautiful and simply spot on MIke! You said it perfectly....Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thank you so much Deb. Xxoo
Buhagiar Avatar
April 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Love should be always in our heart.
Gentile Avatar
April 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Yes, thank you Victor!
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A super message and very wise words indeed Mike. hugs jan x
Gentile Avatar
April 10, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Happy Thursday Jan, thank you xxoo
Sands Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Very well expressed Mike. Great message :)
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you Heidi xxoo
Andresen Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:55 AM
- "Let's look inside and just find love" ... knowing that we have the opportunity to change for the better is one step closer, Mike :) - hugs
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thank you Anne- Lise xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Words of wisdom Mike, we can't be right all the time and we should be the bigger person and own up to it. We should all show respect to others regardless of colour or religion, life is too short to bear grudges. Tom
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Thank you Tom!!
Lane Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:36 AM
It would be a wonderful idea for everyone to take a look inside and find what may be the problem with us. People don't agree on issues but that's not a reason to get testicle about them. lol sorry but it's true.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I agree, thank you Lin xxoo
Ibeh Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Wonderfully written piece, Mike. I love the format, too.
Gentile Avatar
April 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Thank you Edward!!
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