WHAT PRICE?
What is the price of an education
Taken so freely for granted by many
We skip class and drop out of school
How much is it to be free
These days as a woman
Undefined by tradition and expectations
What is the price of forgiveness
For an act no doubt wrong
yet not unpardonable or
undeserving of compassion?
How much does it cost
To set aside inhumanity
wickedness and evil disguising
As “culture” “religion” “justice”
And many such terms
Just to be humane (kind)
What is the price of honesty
Patriotism and true humanity (compassion)
When bottomless pockets can easily be filled
Unfortunate citizens
languishing in inherited penury
Passed down four/five generations
No definite end in sight soon
What is the price of human consciousness
And simple decency…
A life…
Perhaps 4
or should we just keep killing ourselves
to find out…
*For Malala, #ALUU4, and mankind.
My heart is tired tonight…I am hoping that releasing these words can, and will help me feel better…special thanks to Susan for helping me out on the above poem.
THOUGHTS OF (ON) HUMAN KINDNESS
Thoughts of (on) humanity
Crowding this heavy heart
I wish the world would live as one
Hate discrimination
Ill and evil disguised as all sorts
A scary fable of old
Perhaps I am a child
Or a foolish dreamer
Still it is my deepest and most
Sincere hope
A burning desire in this weary heart of mine
That we will get it as a people
And as much as it is in our power
We become genuinely kind to one another
Boomie Bol 
Boomie–I cannot hit “like” enough for these two. They are strong, heartfelt, and heartbreaking in their intensity. Your love for humanity shines through, as well as your exasperation with it. Very, very well done, and needed to be said.
Susan, I appreciate you and your help on this. Thank you so much
My pleasure. Really. Honored to do so.
”Undefined by tradition and expectations”
wonderful – and yes, as the previous comment said, a heartfelt shout for humanity – your love does shine.
Thank you so much sir…very much appreciated!
…appreciated by me…for sure!
Nicely written one for our Malala. May her fight be fruitful. 🙂
Amen! Thank you so much Manu
Yeah that second poem makes me wonder as I do at times how it would be possible for the world to become one tribe or community — I guess that may be foolishly idealistic — but it’s a thought. It could be where there would be a new ideology a different way of looking at the world where consumerism doesn’t exist and all the human resources would be encouraged to the highest degree without brutal competition — in that way a higher consciousness might be reached. Yeah.
Exactly!!! It’s a thought but still who knows right?!? I just wish so many things were different. Sigh! God help us
Sword…never give up on the world living as one. I’ll keep aching for it till my last breath.
My favorite is the second one. It’s one I can most relate to. It’s the one I can feel. Though both are good. Keep spreading the love, as I share the same passion.
Thank you so much. Glad there are a few of us out there passionate about hope, and lasting change
god had his chance to help us. let us help ourselves and each other.
I guess we have free will, we need only choose to be good to ourselves
I think being bood to ourselves on more than a narcissistic level requires seeking good for others.
boomie I agree with you but it seems the only time countries can come together is during war or tragedy and tragedy not very long. It is sad but what a glorious day when we all live with God The Father!
Sad and true…yes a glorious and finally restful day it will be
Amen!
I echo the same. Amen!
I love the way you set down your thoughts in thoughtprovoking words. Thank you.
Thank you so much for saying this
Priceless. beautiful, provocative, challenging, well written. And special thanks for your thoughts on #Aluu 4 and for speaking out against the descent into bestial rage. Only hollowed consciences and callused souls could have produced the ALUU 4 savagery!
I agree only callused souls…such a shame how we have descended into such immoral pits.. Thanks so much for reading, and taking time to comment.
There’s nothing like being told you’re a dreamer, or young and an idealist, naive and all those favourite things that people like to say to dismiss the fact that we should aspire for better. Nice work, Boomie… I’m proud to be a dreamer with you 🙂
Thank you :). Yea, heard it too many time, the vibrant imagination of youth and all…i say if we can think it…we can do and be it. Thanks Alarna
My heart is heavy, I find no adequate words to describe the words above.You have said it all, my sister.
Thanks so much Cestone, we will continue to use our words…someday it will reach the hearts and minds that matter. God bless and hugs for a wonderful weekend. Love
Both poems are truly moving Boomie. You are wise beyond your years and have such compassion in your heart, dear woman. Thank you for putting into words what many of us in the blogging world feel. 🙂
You are ever so kind to me. I really appreciate your kind comments 🙂
She is a hero who puts some adults to shame. God bless Malala and those like her who stand for peace and gentle tomorrows
You said it Lesley…she is a hero.
a humble and honest tribute
Very much appreciated!
So very beautiful.
Foolish dreamers aren’t all that foolish, are they?
Thank you so much Mike…i don’t think they are lol
boomie you are a warrior of peace — this was tremendous ~ much Love.. R
You are angelic Robyn…thanks so much. Much love
Thought provoking post!
Sticking to the usual does not seem to be getting us anywhere.
We can’t continue doing the same things and be expecting different results. It is time to think outside the box and empower working ideas, whether or not they conform to routine.
I wrote this some time ago: Poem; Tradition And Regulation
Keep up the good work.
Powerful words here, and your poem packed so much wisdom. Thanks so much for sharing
Amen! 🙂
🙂
Your poems made me get all choked up. Very moving, Boomie. You have the ability to speak volumes with a few simple words that truly only the heart can hear.
Yea, this week just had a lot in it…thank you so much! Hugs
Yeah “what is the price” every little thing we do have a price – for good and for worse – that’s a part of not live alone on this world – so it maybe not so bad at all – it’s the good thing about reading your blog it make one reflect on things – the bad thing is that one forget to work… ‘hahahaha’
Very interesting post… 😉
hahaha…please get back to work immediately lol. Thank always Ledrakenoir
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