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For Bite Size Contest No.139 Poetry Contest sponsored by Line Gauthier 

The Story of Man

They emerged 'neath African skies.
Some had blue, some had brown eyes, 
but when these upright creatures bled,
the color of their blood was red,
and all of them told lies.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Rodrigues Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 AM
And all of them told lies…wow, great work, David! Congrats on POTD!
Crandall Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Thanks, Kim!
Rodgers Avatar
November 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Hello David, Congrats on POTD! Beneath every difference, the human story is written in the same red ink. Autumn Blessings, David, Daniel
Crandall Avatar
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Hi Daniel, thanks, and well put!
Nicole Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Lies cover the truth. It began in the beginning and continues on. So sad, indeed. Congratulations David, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Thanks, and thanks for your visit, Brandy!
Alhemaidy Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Huge title!! However, congratulations on your POTD :-)
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Haha, thanks Abdullah...I guess I left a few details, well, maybe a bit more than a few details, out of this long story.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Haha, thanks Abdullah...I guess I left a few details, well, maybe a bit more than a few details, out of this long story.
Parker Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A POTD worth reading. Glad you posted.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thanks, Arlo!
Bartley Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Great to see you honored. The truth makes me laugh. Thanks for sharing.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thanks, glad to hear, Benjamin!
Legros Kelley Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Congratulations on POTD, wow, truth, albeit Sad truth! You did this well. No wonder it is Poem of the Day! Great job Daniel, enjoy your day!! :D
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thanks, Bj!
Wolf Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Glad PS recognized your truth, David. Congrats on POTD. ~ Gershon
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thanks again Gershon!
Goldsmith Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your powerful "The Story of Man" write. Have a Blessed day writing away with your win.........
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thanks, Paula!
Trestrail Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Fun fact: did you know blue eyes are a genetic mutation. All people with blue eyes share a common ancestor. He, or she, was probably burned at the stake.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
That is interesting! I think I remember reading something about that - that this blue-eye mutation occurred in Europe only 10K years ago? I think I conveniently forgot about that because it kind of falsifies my poem, and yeah, probably, that guy/girl is different, let's string 'em up. It could also explain why some people call me a mutant.
Trestrail Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Mine are obsidian so I’m safe…or not!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 4:48 AM
congrats, David, on your POTD designation...depth in just a few lines.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thanks, Sara!
Seeker Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Deep one. Enjoyed. Congratulations on POTD, David.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Thanks, Unseeking Seeker!
Kitchin Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:22 AM
David, a powerful poem. Congratulations on POTD.
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thanks, Tania!
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Congratulations on your potd win David
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thanks, Karen!
Edmonds  Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Congratulations David on having received the honour for poem of the day for your wonderful write, it’s so true… Beryl
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thanks, Beryl!
Wolf Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The last two lines really ARE the story of man. Remarkable, David. Faving this one. Thanks, gw
Crandall Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Thanks, Gershon!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
your poem gave me pause....thought provoking.
Crandall Avatar
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I think I let myself be overcome by my sometimes more depressing view of humanity take over on this one.
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