Who Am I

Who am I to whine and complain
About things I cannot change,
Nor think ill of those who obtain
Who am I?

I must admit I find it strange
Some do not hesitate to cause pain
To others, I think, in exchange

For personal and political gain.
I find other’s lives I cannot arrange
So think of them having only half a brain.
Who am I?
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Krutsinger Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 8:31 PM
I believe you are a thinker, they are rare these days.
Hankins Avatar
April 20, 2021 at 9:00 PM
Yeah, pretty much so. I'm getting a lot of System errors, so many things I've commented on are lost....forever. PS must have some problem.
Wolf Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 8:59 PM
Great, important question. How we answer reveals who and what we really are. Bravo, Milt. :) gw
Hankins Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 9:46 PM
Thanks for the read, GW.
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 10:55 PM
Nice thoughts and we constantly question our place and position in history and society! We live our lives and make a difference where we can but should try change things but leave people alone! If every person tries to re arrange the world as he would think fit, there will be chaos! but we can contribute to a collective thought and move it towards general goodness! Who am I? is one of the most spiritual questions! When you start thinking you might discover Advaitam! please read - the book of one
Hankins Avatar
April 19, 2021 at 9:21 AM
Krish, your comment and your read are so appreciated. I'm glad this little piece gave your some food for thought. That was its purpose, after all.
Poet Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 7:43 PM
Nevertheless, some people are not shy about causing emotional or practical pain for personal or political gain, that's nice that you have an opposite view, have a great night, dear friend.
Hankins Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 7:52 PM
Thanks so much, Lasaad. Your words are encouraging and helpful.
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