In this jungle of broken humanity
I search for decency and kindness
In remembrance of days of yore
I feel deprived of values we treasured
Scarred are the hearts which were bearers
Of selfless love and kindness to strangers
Now we see scalawags and pretenders
Self-absorbed and staring at their own reflections
A pouty moue evident of the disregard they have
Of the thoughts and feelings of those around them
Yes, in this jungle of broken humanity
I look for the fragrant rose which has died long ago
Now only limp shriveled buds hang their heads
In shame and in mourning of the humanity that’s broken
In response to the following prompts;
YDWP;
3TC;
FOWC;
RDP;
Word of the day challenge;
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Poignantly sad and true. Well done, Sadje! Another beautifully woven piece!π
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Thanks my friend
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Excellent combi Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Di.
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A sad commentary on humanity. When I spend too much time reading news stories I feel this deeply, but as a wise person once said, “look for the helpers, there will always be helpers”. I am not sure who said or wrote that but I am hanging onto that idea for dear life.
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Yes, we do need to look for the positives. Thanks Carol.
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It is a well written post. Thank you.
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Youβre welcome π
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“When I was a boy and would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping'” – Mister Rogers. A great quote for these times Carol.
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I love that quote, and have found it to be true. Helpers do appear whenever they are needed. May we also be one of them!
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Indeed, there always are helpers and good people.
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Thank goodness!!!
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Absolutely!
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Profound words Sadje .. “Yes, in this jungle of broken humanity”
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Thanks a lot Ivor.
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Phew, that’s a powerful one, Sadje. Well done. π
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Thanks Jeff. I am rather pleased with it myself.
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Welcome, Sadje.π.π
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so poignant! So powerful! Well written! β€
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Thanks Carol.
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Very well written Sadje!
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Thanks Leigha π
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You are welcome.
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