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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

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 5/12/2025 1:34:00 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

CayCay Jennings
Date: 5/13/2025 3:18:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/12/2025 1:53:00 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

Deb M

Date: 4/26/2025 7:14:00 AM

Beautiful and simply spot on MIke! You said it perfectly....Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/8/2025 5:03:00 PM

Thank you so much Deb. Xxoo

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/14/2025 2:17:00 AM

Love should be always in our heart.

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/15/2025 2:26:00 PM

Yes, thank you Victor!

Jan Allison

Date: 4/9/2025 2:16:00 PM

A super message and very wise words indeed Mike. hugs jan x

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/10/2025 4:55:00 AM

Happy Thursday Jan, thank you xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/8/2025 7:06:00 AM

Very well expressed Mike. Great message :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/8/2025 5:59:00 PM

Thank you Heidi xxoo

Tom Woody

Date: 4/8/2025 6:04:00 AM

My go to is always going to be Jesus, the real Jesus not the Hollywood version. What he says and believes is what I say and believe. It often caused him conflict but he never backed down. Nor will I. Still, love holds out hope for the unbeliever and sinner

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/8/2025 5:59:00 PM

Thanks Tom!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/8/2025 5:55:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/8/2025 5:58:00 PM

Thank you Anne- Lise xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/8/2025 5:45:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/8/2025 5:58:00 PM

Thank you Tom!!

Lin Lane

Date: 4/8/2025 5:36:00 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.

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/8/2025 5:57:00 PM

I agree, thank you Lin xxoo

Edward Ibeh

Date: 4/8/2025 5:14:00 AM

Wonderfully written piece, Mike. I love the format, too.

Mike Gentile
Date: 4/8/2025 5:57:00 PM

Thank you Edward!!