Nothingness

soulless world

I have always wondered how the worth of an individual could be determined

Well it is pretty palpable that society holds individuals in higher value than others

You see what hassles me is I can’t seem to place a general reason as to why

Now I do know the value of a person is arguable based on different fields of thought

But I still wonder if there can be a deeper reason for this supposition

Is the value of a person determined by wealth, appearance or ability?

Maybe it is determined by mere declaration by the masses,

If not then I shall forever wonder what truly gives a person value,

If so then everything is nothingness.

Author's Note

if you can clearly define what gives a human value, let me know, i might be convinced

Reviews

[H L Rose]

It’s an interesting concept that questions relativism, and I would say leads to questions the concept of moral relativism(a theory that I believe calls for everything to mean nothing).

I would say the creator of something is who gives meaning to something, and I do believe humanity has a creator.

I do not believe the Devine Command Thoery(which states whatever the creator says is good, is good) is an adequate argument to reject moral relativism, but I do believe the concept of this argument is adequate to reject relativism when it comes to people’s worth.

I hope some of that made enough sense to benefit your ponding of the question what gives a human value.

I enjoyed your thought provoking read.

[Quill]

That's a knowledgeable review to ascribe to the writing, i have much respect for your view:
I would say the creator of something is who gives meaning to something, and I do believe humanity has a creator.
Your review did make sense to my argument.

[H L Rose]

Good, I’m glad!

[Mari' Emeraude]

hmm very thought provoking. I've often wondered that too and do we all fall into that trap of accepting some and not others without even realizing? Good read.

[Quill]

Glad to see you appreciate it, thank you.

[Tula M]

That was a meaningful and kinda of confusing peom. I think the value of a person is about who they, in my mind. Also, we are the things in the universe of nothing, don't you think?

[Quill]

You do have a point there👍, Thanks for the review

[zunie frost]

it's really awsome how you define that every person is equal and every one should treat each other equally .. good poetry 100 % ratings from me

[ThisVia]

We are indeed nothing. But God values us to the extent we never thought possible. Warm poem. Like it.

[Quill]

glad you could relate to it

[Sumit Ganguly]

Nothingness is a poem of introspection. How the worth or value of an individual is determined? By nothingness. Superb.

[cycy]

what a wonderful thought provoking piece. one of the most meaningful poems i have read on here. to be honest, all men are born equal and in the Lord's sight we are all worth the same cos we all have an opportunity at salvation and being a better man. everything else in this world is sheer vanity as we ourselves created it to make our selves better than the next man. stuff like politics and positions such as kings and presidents was just made by people. money is an object that can be gone in a split second, so what really is left is the soul of a man and on that basis alone should true value be weighed. thanks so much for this poem i wish more people could read it and find true enlightenment.

[Quill]

i am glad you feel that way about it, thanks

[Miss Sharon]

A very thought provoking write Arnold. I believe what gives a human being value is the fact that God created us in His own image. That has to be VERY special. I like the way you write and make your reader think! ~Sharon

[Quill]

so what you are saying is all humans have equal value being made by GOD, thanks for your review

[Miss Sharon]

You got it!~Sharon

[Zugzwang]

This poem is a deep and thoughtful one. What gives a person value indeed? I agree that the societal norm of attributing value based on 'success' is misguided. Do I have a better idea? How about decency? That might be a good place to start.

[aj sesinyi]

I completely relate to this poem and in my opinion,the society indeed places value on certain individuals because of what they have. However,i feel that there's nothing more valuable than kindness and humility,without those qualities we are nothing.
Great piece indeed,made me percieve life in a more mature way