You know Gina, I wrote this in response to a Go Dog Go post you hosted a couple of years ago. You wanted to know your readers better and asked them to write about themselves. This was mine 🙂
That’s the problem with being asleep in the UK while poets in other parts of the world are awake – they say the things I would like to say before me! I agree with Glenn about the twist at the end and the interesting rhyme schemes, and with Brian, that the repetition of the end line and the abrupt change in the last it makes it stand out. I also like the various layers of personality. Humans are multi-faceted, and they make mistakes. Sadly, not all humans are happy to admit that.
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Christine Bolton
July 17, 2020 at 1:22 pm
Thanks so much Kim. You are always very kind and supportive and I appreciate it so much. I missed the first two challenges this week 😕 I’m happy the pub is back!
Powerful, beautiful, and most of all, honest. As Brian said, are we truly human if we do not err? We are complex, we can love, we can hate, we can be nice too. Such an evocatively beautiful piece that connects to the heart of the readers. Amazing, impactful writing. There is so much to this poem, I really enjoyed reading it.
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Christine Bolton
July 16, 2020 at 7:44 pm
Thank you so much Lucy. 🥰 Yes we are all basically good but flawed varying in degree. If we cannot see ourselves as we truly are then we are sociopaths! 😳
ha. if i have not offended someone today, I am probably not human. our reckless independence tends to step all over each other. I like the repetition of the end line and the abrupt change in the last because it makes it stand out. i like the various layers of personality throughout each stanza, some contrasting because we can. knowing ourselves, who we are, and perhaps who we are not, is very important.
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Christine Bolton
July 16, 2020 at 7:39 pm
Thank you Brian. I do know that what I have written applies to just about everyone. There is goodness in all of us but we are only human ☺️
fierce, warm and talented – you rock Christine!
You know Gina, I wrote this in response to a Go Dog Go post you hosted a couple of years ago. You wanted to know your readers better and asked them to write about themselves. This was mine 🙂
I do remember Christine and it’s still a most powerful poem to me.
Thank you so much Gina. You are sweet 🙂🥰
Hey! I am nearly human myself!!! what a coincidence!!! 😉 this is a nice rythmic list Christine luvs!
Thanks Lona! We all have to remind each other it’s ok to mess up from time to time because we are human 🥰
🙂 luvs Christine, you are a fine hooman!
Lol 😂 Thanks Lona!
absolutely love this, and your conclusion made me smile … we are still human!
Thanks Kate 😊 indeed we are and imperfect
but still trying our best!
😊 Some days are easier than others right?
lol for sure! Keep smiling … 🙂
We all contain many ways of being in the world. (K)
Yes so true. Hopefully we respect the differences. Not always easy but necessary ☺️
“I am human” Brava! You did not hesitate to touch on what is often unspoken. Who is perfect? I know I am not.
Thanks Ken. It’s all true! 🙂 None of us is perfect.
And in affirming our feelings, we affirm ourselves B)
Yes!…and I think we’re ok 🙂 Warts and all 🤣
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I love the acceptance in the last stanza. Healthy acknowledgement of good traits and human traits!
Thanks Beverly. It describes all of us ☺️
Love the honesty in this
Thank you so much 🙂 Honesty is the best policy
Nice switch-up on the final line; sums it all up beautifully. Salute!
Thanks a lot Ron 🙂 I appreciate it very much.
That’s the problem with being asleep in the UK while poets in other parts of the world are awake – they say the things I would like to say before me! I agree with Glenn about the twist at the end and the interesting rhyme schemes, and with Brian, that the repetition of the end line and the abrupt change in the last it makes it stand out. I also like the various layers of personality. Humans are multi-faceted, and they make mistakes. Sadly, not all humans are happy to admit that.
Thanks so much Kim. You are always very kind and supportive and I appreciate it so much. I missed the first two challenges this week 😕 I’m happy the pub is back!
So beautifully expressed, dear Christine! This is the Christine I have come to know through her writings. 🥰
You’re so sweet my dear friend 🥰
Well written by a strong woman.
Thanks so much Darnell. ☺️💕
That is a beautiful description of you! You would make a great friend !
Dwight
Aww, thanks Dwight. I AM your friend 🙂
Thank you… I appreciate that! :>)
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Yes, I love that final line, I am human. And that means acceptance of all our imperfections.
Thanks Grace. I enjoyed your prompt and the works you shared today ☺️
A wonderful self-portrait.
Thank you Sherry 🥰 I just found your kind comment in my spam box, so sorry for the delayed response.
Christine, I can imagine this being set to music. There is a definite lyrical quality to it. Nicely done!
That sounds like a good idea! Thanks so much Lisa ☺️
Powerful, beautiful, and most of all, honest. As Brian said, are we truly human if we do not err? We are complex, we can love, we can hate, we can be nice too. Such an evocatively beautiful piece that connects to the heart of the readers. Amazing, impactful writing. There is so much to this poem, I really enjoyed reading it.
Thank you so much Lucy. 🥰 Yes we are all basically good but flawed varying in degree. If we cannot see ourselves as we truly are then we are sociopaths! 😳
ha. if i have not offended someone today, I am probably not human. our reckless independence tends to step all over each other. I like the repetition of the end line and the abrupt change in the last because it makes it stand out. i like the various layers of personality throughout each stanza, some contrasting because we can. knowing ourselves, who we are, and perhaps who we are not, is very important.
Thank you Brian. I do know that what I have written applies to just about everyone. There is goodness in all of us but we are only human ☺️
This is a brilliant reflection of human spirit.
Thank you. I am always honest 🥰
You’re welcome my friend! Yes you are.
You certainly are, and as readers we’re glad for it. A nice twist at the end, and interesting rhyme schemes.
You are too kind, thank you Glenn! Much appreciated ☺️