Untitled Work by Joan Miro
(Originally posted June 2013)
human taxonomy
transcends the physical
bi-pedal brain size
opposable thumbs
and posture erect
are mere pretexts
to unlink the chain
metaphysics marks
deeper distinctions
of man among mammals
even for those
torn and troubled
by notions of soul
simply recognize
unique capacities
men have for
laughter and mercy
that leaves open however
the question of
whether a man
who can’t laugh
or forgive
is anything more
than a beast
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I’d like to believe we are more than just a beast. Otherwise it’s sad to live.
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so too is life without joy or mercy
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very, very, VERY fine!
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aww – now you make me blush
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ha! just think of this as an occupational hazard of poets!
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🙂 Laugh often – forgive always:)
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amen
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I like the last stanza. So true to the world we live in
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thanks, Barb
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“that leaves open however
the question of
whether a man
who can’t laugh
or forgive
is anything more
than a beast”
Sometimes I am left with great confusion, when I hear people speak about love–but then can’t forgive—I think they go hand in hand…
I like your comforting words:
“simply recognize
unique capacities
men have for
laughter and mercy”
…this leaves me HOPE…
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so glad to raise your hope
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Reblogged this on Poesy plus Polemics.
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Thank goodness I can fulfill the requirements of the last verse! Wonderful poem.
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ha ha – cheers
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Once again your posts are not showing on my Reader, but I’m glad I found this. Great piece, Paul.
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can’t figure out the problem – others are also missing my posts
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I’m not missing them anymore. I have to have my dose of “The Professor,” it’s how I think of you.
It’s no consolation, but it’s not just you. I find I have been missing others, and suspect at least one has missed me. A long-time follower just re-followed, and she complained once before that I had fallen off her Reader.
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It all boils down to laughter and forgiveness. Splendid core of being human. Love and grace go without saying.
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amen
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