Sunday
Sep172006
HARMONY
I said some things I can't regret;
They needed to be said.
If truth between us can not be,
We may as well be dead.
I need to know what's on your mind;
What's in your line of sight.
Has friendship now come to an end
Because you think you're right?
I have not wronged you my dear friend
Because I have no stand.
It is the one who holds views tight
That greets with a closed hand.
I can not hold to your belief.
It's purpose I can see.
Belief that tells me what to do
Just cannot let me be.
I need to be what's natural;
Not what some men dictate.
Of all our many views of life
The consequence is hate.
Perhaps all views will not unite
In wordless harmony.
But what's for sure they will not join
If you don't start with me.
Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 10:23PM
Reader Comments (9)
Fabulous! That is sooo true. You said it so very well. I believe that the secret to harmony lies in the ability and willingness to respect and accept other peoples' differences. That is not easy, nor does it come naturally. The differences on this earth are what make life so interesting. To believe that one has the right to impose one's beliefs on another is folly. Everyone is then frustrated and unhappy. I am very fortunate that my immediate family and indeed my close friends who know me, have accepted that I don't walk on the same path as them. However, the path that I do take has the benefit of the opportunity to meet and make new friends and share ideas which help me to grow, which is what I believe we are obligated to do on this earth.
Well said and keep up the good work!!
Your cousin - Carolyn
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"...the secret to harmony lies in the ability and willingness to (reject)...the (unnatural) differences" we have created that generate all conflict. Natural differences "are what make life so interesting." Unnatural differences, the religious/philosophical for example, threaten our continued existence. Doug.E.Barr
Absolutely wonderful life message. Your words resonated in my heart as truth. It is my personal wish that the world will someday "live" in perfect harmony...I believe it is the messages found in poems such as yours that will in some way assist those on their journey towards a greater harmony...
Thanks. I hope so. I am doing my utmost to get the message out; but I need help. Doug.E.Barr
hello,
this poem is absolutly spectacualr.
its like the best life message ever.
i really like it.
love always,
Harmony
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Love from Harmony in a comment on "HARMONY"; what a delightful coincidence. I appreciate the love. Doug.E.Barr
my name is harmony!!!!
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I hope you live up to your name. Doug.E.Barr
harmony rocks
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Thanks. Doug.E.Barr
I like how you're a thoughtful poet instead of making something silly. This is fantastic.
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I like your very thoughtful comment. Doug.e.Barr
i love you shakesphere -haley chapman
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Thanks for the smile. Doug.E.Barr
Hello,
i just want to tell you that this poem is so great.
i guess i have seen it before and commented it but it was such a long time ago i dont remember it.
this poem describes so much in my life right now
thank you for being such a great poet, you've really inspired me to say things and not regret them.
thank you again.
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It has been 10 days past 2 years since you last visit. Thank you for coming again. Don't wait so long to return. You are 2kool. Doug.E.Barr
this is the best poem i have ever read and i am a poet so i have read a lot of poems:)