Us

Becky Payton and I

Many men are at times misled

as most could be thought of as blind

Measuring by what they won't do

instead of to whom they were kind

Attempting to build an empire

judging themselves by what they deny

Thinking them best who resist temptation

be it a crime for a man to cry

No hungered child is a lost soul

nor a beggar be taught how to live

By preaching morals to the poor

we take from whom we should give

Goodness is not what we won't do

nor a question of who we exclude

It is an unselfish act of Humanity

to see ourselves in those we include

Author's Note

How many times do we walk by those we could so easily help?

Reviews

[Charles]

Five stanzas of near perfect poetry. Each stanza is a self-contained lesson (parable) and they are tied together by the title and pictures. The styles of individual lines are consistently interesting (stilted language in some ways, archaic in other ways, but all working together for the overall effect of the theme). And, a good theme - God's work (if you think God needs an apostrophe to help His work, check line 16. Great work on this one.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Terrific poem....

words that people should aspire to read closely, deeply and reflect and improve oneself...

[Michael G.]

Another, high quality, well formed and penned piece of poetry.
Excellent content here. If this poem doesn't make you think, then you don't have a mind or the capacity to do otherwise.

[Dayran]

A wonderful aphorism on the value of true giving, Tate. It is the stuff from the mind of heroes.

[spiritwind]

"Goodness is ......
an unselfish act of Humanity
to see ourselves in those we include"

_Exciting poem, Tate. I fear that your question is answered in depressing numbers... sometimes I think the speed and mass of News that is shoved in our faces depresses us with the feeling that there are too many needs and not enough time or money and that keeps us from seeing the individual right on our street that needs help

[Carolann Dowsett]

Yes so true we need to open our eyes and help those in need, but instead many just live in their own greedy, selfish bubbles. Well said and beautifully written.

[AlchemicPlutonian]

Reminds me of living in Boston, I would frequently sit in Harvard Square, with anyone who happened to have a cardboard sign and just shoot the s**t.

People are people, and more often than not, simple acknowledgement comes off pretty profound in comparison to monetary donations.

[Tate Morgan]

Thank you for reviewing US I remember what preciopitated it .I was watching as princess diana had mother theresa at buckingham palace they walked around it .,Mother Therasa told her she should open the gates and let the homeless in.Then she set on the curb by a homeless man and reached over to hold his hand, The man turned to her with tears and said" You are the first human being to touch me in 15 yrs time Thank You" It was many years later I still remembered that thought and so I wrote US

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A lovely and perfecrtly crafted poem with a beautiful sentiment as always Tate. The choice of music is so splendid!

[Sheila Kline]

The truth will set us free.....may we free those who are locked in poverty! Beautiful and very touching poem my friend!!

[Jack...]

Very beautifully done. The message is wonderful and the the truth lies in your words.

[Emerald Seas]

Wow, Tate I am speechless. I think this my favorite of all your work. You have so many outstanding pieces so that is saying a lot. Bold statements of such a deep truth. Love it, my friend! In my favorites!