One & the Same

Humanity in us all....

What do we really know

                of our fellow man

can we see beyond

               the elegant facade

             are we aware of his mission

his strife

when one is sardonic,

               illogical or bereft

do we turn away

 or can we feel their pain?

We all live 

                      in our own little salty cocoons

        not all are privy 

              to our secrets & sacrifices

   taken into consideration

            when times are bad

put on a smiling front

                     or shoot someone down

it all comes from a place

                   we keep deep within

Keep in mind 

               everyone is living

 in their own moment

      we are all one and the same,

                                yet very different

the villain, the hero,

                     the person next to you

       differing temperature scopes

             we all bleed red and blue

   

 look past the caustic scars

'let kindness be our fortitude'

 ~let humanity in~

Reviews

[Barbara Walker]

I like this poem. I try to cut people some slack, when they are rude to me because you just never know what they are going through. By the same token, I have hoped for the same from others, thinking, oh, please, if you knew what was happening in my life! But then I think I am asking for special treatment. A lot of women are that way, they will be nicer to others than themselves! This is a subject not written about often and you did a great job with it!

[Frieda P]

I hear ya Barbara, I try to do the same...thanks for your kind thoughts.

[Holly Mason]

truly poetic, the world is a different place
I think we should tell the media for every one wrong they show us show two rights
they are there just never publicized thank you for sharing much

[Frieda P]

ha fat chance of that happening, that won't sell papers or keep people tuned in, it's like a car wreck or a fire, human nature I suppose.....

[Holly Mason]

yes I know but it would be nice to hear about
then again it would also be nice to hear my lottery #'s called on the news

[Frieda P]

LOL true true....if only, right? ;-)

[David Scott]

If we could all see the Divinity in each other, like your poem points out so well, then humanity would be a much improved expression of creation.
Until then... We can love even those who do love in return.
Well penned today!

[Frieda P]

I like that David, 'the divinity in each other' you should copyright that phrase...

[David Scott]

Ha... Feel free to use it. I'm sure greater men and women gave it to me.
I shall only copywrite my hands. ;)

[Frieda P]

If they're that good, go for it hun ;-P

[kublakhan27]

One of your more philosophical pieces...a firm statement on the duality of human beings and our ability to generate joy and sorrow in equal measure...nice work Frieda :)

[Frieda P]

hey I'm not all unicorns and rainbows ya know? ;-P

[kublakhan27]

Very true, which is a good thing ;)

[Frieda P]

yes, unicorns are bad!

[kublakhan27]

Haha they are if you actually start seeing them ;P

[Frieda P]

Seeing them, one kicked my dang arse! ;-P

[kublakhan27]

Oh my ;P Does that mean I should be on the lookout for them as well? I just hope I get the foot and not the horn...

[Frieda P]

I was going to reply to this, then I thought better of it...just wanted you to know that. ;-)

[kublakhan27]

Haha I even debated whether or not to say that but I couldn't resist ;)

[Frieda P]

;-D

[kublakhan27]

:D

[MOON]

Indeed we all live in our silos perceiving the other as a threat, yet we all the same . There for the grace of God... Empathy is key. Powerful and thought provoking write.

[Frieda P]

well said Moon, empathy and compassion...thanks so much.

[Lover Of Words]

I like it.. Very powerful message... this poem touches my heart because i was born different then others... So i live by the moto... Different But still the same as you... So treat me the same as you want to be treated

Thanks for sharing

[Frieda P]

You're not so different my friend, unless it's because you have a bigger heart than most. Thanks xo

[Lover Of Words]

a big heart for sure! :) or at least i try too your welcome :)

[Coyote Poetry]

I was lucky. I served with President Bill Clinton for 8 years. He send my units to Bosnian, Africa and Asia on food missions. We brought water, food and medicine. We built schools and hospitals. We create lifetime friendship and open doors to new friendships. When a nation doesn't seek new friendship. War is the goal. We become not human. I wish the leaders in our land learn. Gift of kindness can open the doors to forgiveness and peace. I pray for the day when we get a leader of peace and logic again. Thank you for the outstanding poem. Made me think.
Coyote

[Frieda P]

Thanks for the outstanding response John, Bill got a bad rap but he did good...

[s y e]

Nice message it gives out. I liked it. As always, hehe. :-D Good write.

'we are all one and the same,
yet very different'

I like it, its true!

[Frieda P]

Would I lie? Thanks farfalle!

[s y e]

Haha, let me think bout that... YES! Bahahaha

[Frieda P]

NaaaAH, not about serious stuff anyway! ;-P

[s y e]

Nah, when your being funny Frieda ;)

[Frieda P]

If you think I'm funny............. (hum a few bars of 'If you think I'm sexy in your head) ;-P

[s y e]

Hahahahha! Friedaaaa is caraaaay wazzzzzy!

[quinfinn]

i wear tight pants, i always put a sock in...can't find romance cuz there's too much c**k blockin' (to the tune of "if you think i'm sexy")

[Frieda P]

Crazy keeps me semi-sane, and O.O you said a bad word.. ooooo flip flops ;-P

[quinfinn]

i have always maintained that things like road rage, spree killings and muggings are all directly related to how someone has been perceived by others and their subsequent actions. humanity will never outgrow suffering until we all live to understand and love and accept, for we are all the same being. there is so little patience and tolerance in this world. you have captured this beautifully in this poignant and inspired write. sorry for the rant.

[Frieda P]

Rant away, more people should be as passionate, that just might solve part of the problem...much appreciated.

[quinfinn]

*sending a psychic hug your way*

[An owl on the moon]

What a longing whisper to unveil the forms behind the masks and cloaks that we all live in... shells of form that few but poets ever truly reveal... May we learn to look past the cocoons... So brilliant, dear poet.

[Frieda P]

Thanks Craig, always nice to hear from you.

[Jack...]

Live and let live, look beyond the outer layers, the masks and know that something you may not expect lives inside.
Very cool Frieda and a great message.

[Frieda P]

Thanks so much for your insightful review Jack, much appreciated...