Do The Honorable Thing, Please – Day 5 – #NaPoWriMo

 
 To whomever, this may appertain to
 Allegations will be duly answered 
 And to those who need to hold consultations 
 Reprieve will be forthcoming thereafter

 For who are we before judgment day 
 If not innocent until proven otherwise
 Afraid of falling from the truth 
 Is not the truth worth seeking?
 
 Find solace in these written words 
 Put aside your anguish 
 Admit to wrongs if you've acted wrong
 And stand witness for another

 To every human of every walk
 Traveling in this all-inclusive land 
 Protection and Justice are a given
 Lest we lose respect and honor

 And so my country people of diverse upbringing
 In God, we trust as He is our witness
 Whatever our politics might be
 To Him, we owe the answers.

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Again, the prompt is worth exploring, so read for yourself, please, and get inspired.

The poem I chose for today is by William Blake — The Divine Image. And to my amazement, the unpretentious words swooshed in and inundated the page just like that. I let them. After all, isn’t this what we’re here for– mere conduits of words?

I didn’t set out to write the poem this way, but I’m pleased with the result, as the subtle hint of compassion alluded to is an essay topic I like writing about. If you have the time, here’s one inspired by Snoopy and a great quote by Richard Carlson.

A happy new week to all, and thanks for coming to read. As always, I wish you miracles.

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I’m a simple woman who dares to see the beauty in ordinary. I’d love to connect with you and like pen pals, I want something beautiful to blossom between us. Will you join me? Selma is my middle name. Its meaning—peaceful, complete, are euphoric affirmations I like to think of myself as having. They compliment the joy I feel when I write. I sincerely hope you decide to join me on my writing journey. I Wish You Miracles.

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