Utopia

“If you actually succeed in creating a utopia, you’ve created a world without conflict in which everything is perfect. And if there is no conflict, there are no stories worth telling – or reading” ~ Veronica Roth How boring could Utopia be if we all did agree, and if perfection is all we see? That’s not a place I want to lee. . I relish cultures of variety in and out mainstream society. The freedom of unpredictability is a sign of one’s individuality. There is excitement in running free. Or just being here, alone with me, yields a sense of commonality surrounding all with sodality. Utopia is not found in impeccability but rather in life’s fragility. We make too much of predictability when there is no absolute sterility. Utopia is not humankind’s normality but rather it’s in its adaptability. Acceptance without impunity may well-describe society’s community.
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La France Avatar
April 7, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Linda, congratulations on your win in my contest with this impressive poem, I like the quote too, hugs
Fowler Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 6:26 AM
Many thanks dear Constance. I appreciate your consideration and placement. Ms. Roth tells a great tale in her Divergent series. :)
Andresen Avatar
March 28, 2024 at 2:26 PM
- Words of truth, Linda ... great written :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - Have a lovely Easter :) - hugs
Fowler Avatar
March 29, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Hello sweet Anne-Lise. Thank you for your visit and congrats! I wish you a Good Friday and Easter weekend. hugs :)
George Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 9:51 PM
I do agree with you, Linda. Only if there is unpredictability, life becomes joviality. Commonality leads to banality. The unexpected turns take life to originality and spontaneity. Congratulations on your great win, dear friend.
Fowler Avatar
March 28, 2024 at 9:46 AM
You are a treasured friend Valsa. Love your take. ;) Thank you for stopping and commenting. :)
Goldsmith Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your powerful/wonderful "Utopia" write. Enjoy your day/win...................
Fowler Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Thank you dear Paula. I am in the company of many, including you! hugs :)
Empress Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Acceptance and adaptability is so very important dear linda, what a thoughtful and deeply meaningful poem this is, i agree with you and i only wish to see more tolerance. I love how youv depicted utopia especially in lines “ Utopia is not found in impeccability but rather in life’s fragility.” Powerful! And well delivered! Pleasure reading this. Congratulations on your win
Fowler Avatar
March 26, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Many thanks Inky. Your interpretation of my poem is welcome and appreciated. I always appreciate your visits! :)
Mo Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM
An interesting take on utopia. Realistically I guess it lies in continuous self improvement
Fowler Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 12:29 PM
An excellent way to look at it Marugu. I thought I'd take a little different path to the contest. It's been an interesting journey! :)
Wolf Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 9:05 PM
I agree. Utopia's vastly overrated. Give me a Biden-Trump-Jill Stein election any day... Hmm. On second thought, where did you say I can find Utopia? Keep smiling, Gershon
Fowler Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 6:11 AM
LOL Gershon. You called it. :)
Edmonds  Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Excellent Linda, there will always be disagreements on earth, that’s a part of humanity, as long as conflicts are ended peacefully the world will be safe and sound… Beryl
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 6:31 AM
Hi Beryl. Appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. Thanks for the thoughtful words! :)
Cunningham Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 12:04 PM
So true Linda, if we were all the same how boring that would be. Finding the right balence would I think be quite an impossible task. Good luck in the contest I hope you are keeping well. Tom
Fowler Avatar
March 20, 2024 at 6:53 AM
Hello my friend. So goo to see you around. :) The right balance would be nice. Many thanks for visiting. :)
Vaso Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 3:23 AM
Loved this, I already see some do not get the context, nor the common sense, extremism exposed! :)
Fowler Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 11:12 AM
I see the comment to which you refer was deleted (not by me) from this page Arthur. laf :)
Fowler Avatar
March 19, 2024 at 7:43 AM
LOL Arthur. Exactly my point. Thank you for noticing! So good to see you here! :)
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