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I contemplated, trying desperately to recall, when I'd changed and my humility took a fall. Wondering how I managed to be so greedy instead of thinking of the poor and the needy. I was ashamed of the person I had become. To fellow men I had grown blind and numb then became a caring giver instead of a grabber. I commend others, no longer a back stabber. In my imperfections I was tempted by lust and because of this weakness, I lost the trust of those I once held in the highest esteem. Love and lust are opposites in the extreme. They're Ying and Yang with connected forces. Through each of us such contradiction courses. When love is true there's no need for carnality. Lustfulness after marriage is immoral mentality. I pondered past relationships about control. That's a grievous word that I cannot condole. There is no honor in domination. Nothing good. It's disrespectful and as wrong as a falsehood. Better to have equal balance without surrender, in which no one has to be the callous offender. Avoiding conflicts is sometimes difficult to do when 'turn the other cheek' policy is not for you. A metaphoric slap in the face is an abusive deed, but cursing and fighting won't rid you of the need to feel you've gotten even by venting your rage. There's no rule to embrace but it may assuage the craving for vengeance and suspend the fight, leaving darkness behind as you seek the light. I've denounced the demon, the father of the lie, the one whose wicked ways I shall never comply. He'll goad you to sin and when you're trapped, your faith will be shaken until it's been zapped. Truth is the enemy of Satan, but understand... It's weaponry to deny him. Wear it as an armband. With reflection, I would urge the need for unity across the entire globe, as a worldwide community. "Impossible," some cry. "There's war on each frontier!" Sorrowfully, it's been death and doom year after year. It's due to the avarice of men who exceed their need. Now, I've gone full circle because I first wrote of greed. Rotate Consciousness Polarity Contest Sponsor: Unseeking Seeker 11/09/22

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Date: 11/14/2022 6:33:00 AM
This is so well expressed. I am awed by your gift of rhyme. Congratulations on your trophy award. Many have slipped into what I call "loin passion" which is obviously not love. Often times it is due to a lack of communication or intimacy. Happy to hear that you are in a better place now. God Bless.
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Date: 11/12/2022 7:02:00 PM
Seek and you will indeed find, JL. What one finds is dependant on one's character, desires, and dreams about place in society. Congrats on fine winning, evocative poem. ~:o)
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/14/2022 5:20:00 AM
Thanks so much for your thoughts, AP.
Date: 11/12/2022 2:22:00 PM
Cool. Living the Beatitudes as best we can surely leads to more happiness. :D
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/14/2022 5:19:00 AM
You're absolutely right, Michelle. Thank you.
Date: 11/12/2022 9:40:00 AM
congrats on your top win, Jenna! Great job and so well written.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/14/2022 5:19:00 AM
I appreciate your kind words. Thanks, Krish.
Date: 11/11/2022 9:33:00 PM
Congratulations, Jenna. A great poem.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/14/2022 5:18:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Subimal.
Date: 11/11/2022 6:42:00 PM
Well, this was a difficult contest ~ at one time, I thought it was a bit much but let it continue and I’m glad I did, else we would have missed out on these deep reflections (I’m sure you wouldn’t have conjured them otherwise!). Warmest congratulations on your trophy win, Jenna. Thank you for sharing
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/14/2022 5:18:00 AM
Thank you very much, Seeker. This poem almost didn't get written because I thought about your theme and had no clue where I should go with it. Somehow, my thoughts became images, and these lines were born. I'm honored by the placement.
Date: 11/9/2022 9:38:00 AM
But, you arrived in a good place, Jenna. Very well done! Rarely does a poem this long hold my attention, but this one does from the first to the last lines. Exceptional writing. BofL in the contest.
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/9/2022 2:16:00 PM
Thank you, Milt. The contest required thoughts on many qualities. I appreciate the reading of so many verses.
Date: 11/9/2022 8:55:00 AM
You rose well to the challenge Jenna, this is a brilliant write, sad that many stray from the path of righteousness never to return Best of luck, not that you'll need it. Tom
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Jenna Logan
Date: 11/9/2022 2:10:00 PM
Thank you, Tom. Material wealth is too important these days but they’re the wrong kind of riches to seek.

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