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December 30, 2023, placed 10th in Unseeking Seeker's Who Are We at Our Core contest

Who We Are at Our Core



There’s beauty at the core of humankind,
called love, engendering our need to bind 
ourselves in strong relationships, to be 
the instruments of peace and unity.

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You’ll find out some are greedy to the core 
when they prove what they most desire is more. 
They’ll easily conclude that you need less 
and walk on you to claim their happiness.

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Each harbors deep within the power to choose
what he or she will be: the one who views
the world as MINE, to cater just to me;
or one who values all humanity, 
for viewing all as neighbors is the key.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Poet Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest, Janice. And Happy New Year.
Canerdy Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 5:42 AM
Thanks, Sotto Poet. I hope you have a blessed year. Janice
One Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Canerdy Avatar
December 31, 2023 at 5:42 AM
Thanks, Silent One. Janice
Jones Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 2:20 AM
A great message in your poem! Enjoyed reading and congratulations on a win!
Canerdy Avatar
December 30, 2023 at 7:26 AM
Karen, thanks so much! Janice
Goldsmith Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 6:59 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Good Luck... Looks like we both did this one. Have a Very Blessed Christmas & New Year 2023.......................
Canerdy Avatar
December 19, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Thanks a million, Paula. Merry Christmas! I'll read yours now. Janice
One Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 12:33 PM
Sadly too many hypocrites and bad people in this world Janice.. I think the human race was created to be this way... Nice to see you posting.
Canerdy Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Thanks, Silent One. :-) Janice
Poet Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 11:30 AM
An exquisitely composed poem expressed so eloquently, Janice! I am astounded by the instances of genuine malice and self-centeredness that I occasionally observe.
Canerdy Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 8:32 PM
Thanks so much, Sotto Poet. With every malicious act, the Devil laughs a little louder! Janice
Cunningham Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Sadly there are greedy ones among us Janice and think nothing of conning others. Hope you have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 8:35 PM
Thanks so much, Tom. The scammers are REALLY after senior citizens. I suppose they think the mind dies a violent death the instant one hits 65. LOL! Janice
Bell Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 10:04 AM
Those who covet, and there's plenty of them. Those who give their time for others. They never get a mention. Strange world isn't it.
Canerdy Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 9:22 PM
Yes, it is. THANKS, Paul. Janice
M  Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 9:53 AM
A beautifully written poem so beautifully stated Janice!! I can't believe some of the cruelty and selfishness acts of humans sometimes! Debx
Canerdy Avatar
December 18, 2023 at 8:30 PM
Thanks so much, Deb! I watch the news and just KNOW the Devil is laughing. Janice
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