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Unacceptable

Those who rally up hatred for the opposition and yet give no reason to love their own position. Those who flock to men and women who share their mind and yet claim there is no race, but one - the race of mankind. Those who remain complacent in the faith, letting the world burn because they spoke a prayer. Those who plant weeds while tearing up flowers, all the while preaching how the world isn't fair. Those who condemn others for using fuel and yet they themselves add to the pollution. Those who write angry poems, about the world's ills, and yet give no solutions. All of these things, and so much more, are unacceptable - serving only harm. But these PEOPLE, are no different than you and I. Welcome them with open arms. NOTE: Inspired by Paul Callus's poem, Intolerable.

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Funom Makama

Date: 12/3/2014 10:47:00 AM

Its been a long while my poetry friend. I hope you are doing well. This is a lovely piece and its a blessing to read it. Nice work..

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/13/2014 1:48:00 AM

Thank you Funom! I'm doing fine over here, just haven't had time for Soup. Though I'm still writing quite a bit...

Caleah Buil

Date: 12/2/2014 12:53:00 PM

So true. Too many people judge others without looking at ourselves. Take the speck out of your own eye first eh? Great job Timothy!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/13/2014 1:48:00 AM

You seem to know your Bible - good to know! Thanks again with gracing this page with your visit :)

Paul Callus

Date: 11/27/2014 1:00:00 PM

Thank you Timothy....I am glad I have sent a spark your way! Your message speaks of what is intolerable; many of us are guilty partners in crime, though we condemn others and often delete our names from the equation. WEll expressed...#7 // paul

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 1:00:00 AM

Appreciate the 7, my friend! My main goal in this poem was to express that there are unacceptable behaviors - but not unacceptable people. As it says in Scripture: we wage war on principalities, not flesh and blood.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/26/2014 9:47:00 AM

I will check out Paul's Poem. It must be pretty good to inspire this gem.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 12:58:00 AM

Thanks Rick! And yes - do go check it out - I enjoyed it.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/26/2014 8:45:00 AM

You are a very smart young man. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WRITE! Yes Yes Yes. Paul is a wonderful man. Glad he inspired you to turn out this wonder. Hugs

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 10:07:00 PM

Thanks Eileen! Means a lot to me! He is both a wonderful person and poet.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/27/2014 1:01:00 PM

Thank you Eileen! ... so are you:) // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/26/2014 12:22:00 AM

the ending was so charitable on this poem. That is because you are so big- hearted, timothy.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 12:58:00 AM

*blushes* you're too kind, Andrea - thanks for the sweet comment.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/25/2014 8:15:00 PM

well said, timothy!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 12:57:00 AM

Thanks Ilene!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/25/2014 6:50:00 PM

Hi there Timothy, this is very insightful, full of wisdom and yet humble, you have delivered a message that flows, and I must say a most Acceptable poem! A7 for me!!!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 12:56:00 AM

I am honored, Arthur - I very much enjoyed writing this, and I'm glad the message was well received.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/25/2014 6:29:00 PM

So much truth in your words,and so much compassion in the end.So beautiful this is and clever too.Glad you re back.to write Timothy.

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 12:56:00 AM

Thanks Charmaine - it's good to be back, and to read your lovely feedback :)

Doris Jamoner

Date: 11/25/2014 3:47:00 PM

Wow What a powerful message.. An eye opener!

Timothy Hicks
Date: 12/1/2014 12:55:00 AM

Thanks for the stop, Doris.