Kindred.

 

 

Kindred

Looking around at earth's varisome face
We often feel lost in whole masses of souls
Who surround us in life, yet appear wholly
To differ from race to indifferent race.

All seeming separate, by culture and faith 
Yet when music or laughter lightens the heart
A medium is found of which all can be part 
And which nothing on earth can displace.

 

Through looking deeper at what can combine
To produce kindred sense amongst one and all 
We could do no better than awaken love's call    
And forego thinking of what's yours or mine.

We belong to that known as wise humankind 
With same inner life-force, red blooded veins, 
Birthed by earth-mothers in grossest of pains.
So what closer kindred could we ever find ?

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

As you poem says so well, Fay, our capacity for goodness is beyond measure. Yet, we often use our intellect unwisely. The human mind created computers, medicine, airplanes and the ink pen... and it also created viruses (real and digital), deadly gases, missiles and bullets. If only we could focus on our commonalities, the capacity to help the other, we'd enjoy a peace not known to-date. Exceptional poem. Love the artwork, too.

[Gee]

And yet you'd think each race, colour were from another planet and scared of the difference.
A finely written poem Fay

[Fay Slimm]

Yes only when we have learned to see beneath can we feel real kindred - thanks a load for your visit and read Gee........

[barleygirl]

I love your poem for the dance between intelligent messaging & poetic expression. As I read I got to thinking, here we are "wise humankind" (as you say), able to invent things unimaginable some years back but we can't seem to participate in a nurturing love revival to counter so much hate being thrown about these days . . . not just hate for others, hate for differences, but also hate for the planet . . . you pointed to it all. I agree this could be turned around ONLY by a revival of loving support in all things. But first, I guess we have to believe it's possible. I love that your poem challenges our assumptions (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Fay Slimm]

What an encouraging review and with such a well constructed perception of the state of true wisdom existing today - - the planet is screaming for a revival of care and love......... thanks a million my friend for dropping by with your input.............xx

[Neville]

Oh' if it were a big happy family.. regardless of colour, race, religion or creed and without greed, what a wonderful world it would be... sadly, I dont imagine we will achieve that goal for a long long time... this is tho a very special poem and certainly one to remember..

Neville

[Fay Slimm]

Let us hope that long time will be quick in coming my friend.......... thanks Nev. for your much appreciated visit and review.................x

[Neville]

always welcome Fay :)

[Fay Slimm]

Bless ya for that warm assurance - - keep well and safe mon ami..............x