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The Question Is

Oh conscience who are you, so you really tell me right from wrong. Do you really keep me out of trouble, are you there when I need you. Are you a figment of my imagination, are you real. Do you sit upon my shoulder, I really wonder just who you are. Are you the one that tells me what is wrong and do not do it, are you the one that tells me what is right and to do it. Are you my friend or enemy, why should I listen to you. Date Written: 6/2/2021

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/3/2021 11:09:00 PM

Hello Paula … at times we act instinctively and after that our conscience advises us if we were right or wrong - thank you Paula - Lindsay

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/4/2021 2:06:00 PM

Thanks for writing. Glad you like this write. Yes, our conscience will get on us about things we do. May you be blessed..............

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/3/2021 6:22:00 PM

Interesting ink, Paula! Never thought of questioning my conscience. You have given me an idea here! Thanks, gw

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/4/2021 2:04:00 PM

Thanks for writing. Glad you like this write. Ideas??? What ideas??? Will I see a poem soon??? May you be blessed..............

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 6/3/2021 2:26:00 PM

Your conscience is your silent guide, The easiest part of you to ignore, but if you give it your attention it will always steer you right. A very powerful write dear Paula, much love :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/4/2021 2:01:00 PM

Thanks for writing. Glad you like this conscience write. Yes, you are so right when you say "Your conscience is your silent guide." May you be blessed..............

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 6/3/2021 11:46:00 AM

Best listen to what your conscience tells you so long that it's good. Victor

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/3/2021 12:22:00 PM

Thanks for writing. Glad you like my conscience write. Yes, you are so right. May you be blessed..............

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 6/2/2021 8:08:00 PM

You should always listen to your conscience Paula for it’s important to know what’s right or wrong or on which path one belongs. A fine write… Belle

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/3/2021 10:07:00 AM

Thanks for writing. Glad you like my conscience write. Yes, always do right. May you be blessed..............

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/2/2021 6:51:00 PM

Dear Paula, I adore your thought-provoking poem. When I was in first grade at my Catholic school, the nun said that our conscience was the angel that sat on our right shoulder - not the devil that sat on our left.. and she said to always look to the right to do right.. and she was right! Your wonderful pen spills enlightening gold, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/3/2021 10:06:00 AM

Thanks for writing. What a great right shoulder VS left shoulder. Keep looking right. May you be blessed..............

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/2/2021 1:11:00 PM

You know what my friend, I always use the example of Casper the friendly ghost who tells you what is right and Spooky the bad ghost who is always tempting us. Casper on the right and Spooky on the left! Hugs and blessings Paula. Jennifer.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 6/3/2021 10:03:00 AM

Thanks for writing. I love your example. It is a great one. May you be blessed with hugs..............