What Service We?

Random thoughts hit me at odd times

 

What Service We?

 

 

One day we stand to face all

Deeds of our past once hidden now shown

Where did we place our allegiance

And whom did we follow

Whose path were we blindly led

Or did we lead others?

Darkness or light,

Which path did we choose?

By whose rule

Shall each be measured?

Once all our works are placed to test

Which shall stand and which shall fail?

Did we fight a fight worthy to fight

Or simply fight for the sake of the fight?

Did we lift up those needing our hand

Or dip into that pot so grand?

What shall it be once time’s sand flies past?

To what did we pay homage?

 

Reviews

[Spoken]

A question we should all ask ourselves before it's too late.. before we fight we must know what we are fighting for... before we live we must know how we want to live. And when we look in the mirror at the end, can we look ourselves in the eye and wave goodbye? That's the test..

thought provoking, the kind of writing I love to read!

[Yvonne Heidt]

Random thoughts that make this reader THINK!

"Whose path were we blindly led
Or did we lead others?
Darkness or light,
Which path did we choose?..."

Oh, the heavy weight of guilt!

Excellent job.

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To what did we pay homage indeed? Who is our master? (a catch cry from M@ and his Political Thrill piece)
Biting the hand that feeds is not simply a canine trait, we do it constantly. It seems to me that some would prefer to persue evil rather than good because once you embrace good you are under obligation of responsible action and that is too much like hard work for some...
Great piece George...sorry it has taken me so long to get here...
Helen :-)

[alternative_be]

Classical, eternal, very human questions. In the end we all shall be put to the test and who knows the outcome?

[ah]

i love these questions, another great write, thanx for posting it, keep it up

[Rain]

This is an incredible piece. It pushes you nose up against the mirror. I am reminded of a vision of a supposed warrior on an empty battlefield, having waded through the blood of the real warriors, and stepped over the bodies that led the charge..and now he beats his chest, as if he was victorious. I truly love this write, for it's brutal honesty. What battle did you choose to fight, and did you fight it, or just wait for the bloodshed to end. Just a great write. Rain..

[Scirrocco]

I am a big fan of anything that makes me think George, and this definitely makes me think. Thanks!!!!!

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Great write, Pete. I will surely be pondering these thoughts of yours all day. Nicely done. Food for thought.


Rayne

[lori c]

now how am i supposed to sleep in a bit with all these questions tumbling over themselves in my brain ? we all need to pause and question our lives, our motives and choices from time to time. thanks for the well written wake up call.
,,,,by whose rule shall we each be measured ? ,,,, the greatest of all the questions.

[An Ordinary Woman]

Oh Pete, this is fabulous. These are questions that we all need to be aware of and ask ourselves. Definitely my favorite from you so far. Outstanding writing!

[Dezaraye]

This is a powerful and awesome piece. I love the many different things that this could mean ... these are important questions to ask ourselves in life ... and to spend time pondering. Really thought provoking.