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MY VIEWS AND PHILOSPHY I have faced dangers and remained undaunted, searched for truth in a world of lies and compromise. Asserted my sense of self without imposing my views or values on others. Listened carefully to the voiceless and understood their pain. Wondered why we continue to explore distant planets, even as ours decays. Battled unceasingly the forces of ignorance and discord, made my own path when others chose the safe and familiar. I’m convinced that guilt and innocence are largely decided on the basis of perception. Rejected conformity and its lack of creativity, applied mathematical formulas in non mathematical ways; encouraged my children to be independent thinkers. Respected my elders even when I knew they were wrong, studied other cultures and found only superficial differences. Rejoiced when the down trodden overcame, never gave a dime to the President’s fund. Read Marx and agreed, disagreed, and sympathized with him all at once. America sees everything in black and white. Avoided Mardi Gras and public events that lend themselves to drunkenness. The most important quality in a person is loyalty. Wished for a classless society, had no faith in the church and hold that the state is overly intrusive. Think that celebrity should be used to advocate social change. Had a crush on Mrs. Brown, my English college professor. Loved my mothers calm intellect. Still feel Michael Manley and Malcolm X were ahead of their time. Realized that there is no such thing as a small inconvenience, a fair trial, a self made man or the separation of powers. Depended on the kindness of strangers and have been betrayed by false friends. Now know that good intentions is just another named for potential energy. Pondered the importance of immortality, feel royalty is an anachronism. Consider 2Pac Shakur a misunderstood genius. Stood atop Cane River Falls in eastern Jamaica, watched day transition into night and marveled at God’s creation. Dedicated to my wife Carol and my five children |
This Poem was Critiqued By: Galen never received one at bir Arrowhead On Date: 2003-09-06 14:47:33
Critiquer Rating During Critique: 8.52632
An interesting poem, especially noted some of the contradictions and I think they lend an air of humanness to the narrator. The philosophy here is hard, at least for me, to capture into a sentence or two. I'm left with more of a sense of narrator, rather than anything I can put into logical intelligence. I especially like the transition to nature and God's wonders at the end, because the beginning starts so sad, at least for me. Hope to see others of yours. Good Luck.