Untouched

Take from me that which you will
Those things that I possess
Strip from me the trinkets
That speak of my success

Look at me with jaundiced eye
With disdain on your face
Treat me as subordinate
Keep me in my place

Speak to me with vitriol
Mock my point of view
Contradict my every word
Their meaning misconstrue

I can overlook these things
As you strive to denigrate
Because the measure of a man
Is forgiving those who hate

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 6/20/2012 7:02:00 PM

A very hard thing to do and yet it is a command to love thy neighbor. Beautiful poetry that has a moral in the heart of it.

Bob Quigley
Date: 6/21/2012 11:15:00 AM

Thank you Elizabeth

Debra Squyres

Date: 5/30/2012 9:01:00 AM

To be untouched by shallowness, meaness and green envy takes strenghth of mind. Enjoyed this on the first read, and now the second. Congrats on your win in Brians 179 contest.

Bob Quigley
Date: 6/21/2012 11:16:00 AM

Thank you

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 5/30/2012 6:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Brian's "#179 Contest" Bob. Love, Carol

Painted Hunter

Date: 5/29/2012 6:02:00 AM

True...well done and congrats!

Debra Squyres

Date: 5/26/2012 9:04:00 PM

Lots to forgive, seems to me. But, I like the moral and inspirational tone in the last 2 lines. Directness in speech in the verses are strong. Enjoyed !!! Congrats on your winning placement !!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/26/2012 5:57:00 PM

very strong message in this one. a well deserved win, Bob. congratulations.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 5/26/2012 4:12:00 PM

Wow, Bob! Well-written words of wisdom! It's too bad more people cannot forgive. Congratulations!! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Lisa Cooper

Date: 4/23/2012 5:40:00 PM

this is truly a gem Bob.

Bob Quigley
Date: 5/14/2012 4:36:00 PM

Thank you Lisa

Cyndi Macmillan

Date: 4/21/2012 8:51:00 AM

Not only did I fave this, Bob, but I've printed this out and it will shortly be taped to my fridge. This really spoke to me, not only on an artistic level (this is sublime, rich, oh such a tender wringing of the language!) but also on a spiritual and PERSONAL level. Thank you for this gem which should be published. Seriously. I'm not a gushy commentor unless gushing is due. Please, try to share this with more than soup. If you are a church goer, please please share this with the flock!