Sunday, January 25, 2015

Masquerade of Fear

So hard to understand the meanness,
A great quote, and a reminder
that even if I don't get caught up
in senseless arguments, I should
be showing love to those
who are in such obvious pain by
praying for them, at the very least.
comprehend the depth of pain that moves
a man to spew forth rancid venom and for what?
A "like" on Facebook? Hearty "LOL" in
comments by some others who are hurting 
too? Such bitterness, no...fear, that's masquerading 
as enlightened thinking makes me sad.
And grateful for the voices who can reason,
who are light and pleasant and respectful,
who can find the silliness in all the golden
calves without the need to slander 
those who tend the stalls 
in love and genuine devotion.
Resolved: avoid the arguments one
wouldn't bring up at the table while one's
family is gathered there, in peace.



(c) Ellen Gillette, 2015

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