PASSION OVERHEATED
Passion can be
virtuous
but once
overheated
begets hate
translating
deep in
unacceptable
covid tunnels.
In chains
the only exit
seen
in distant light
a key
for those who choose
a vaccine shot
of humour
soon to cool the heat
and oil the wheels
of life.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A quick scribble last night following some comments against my poem 'I DREW' which I posted a couple of days ago. Sometimes passion/ideology/belief no matter how right and just can become too intense to the extent of obsession/radicalisation when, without detracting from their legitimacy, an injection of humour will help oil and often underline the base messages.
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'Tis true. Good write and pic M.
I mean - I heard a churchy joke. Two old ladies did not want to continue going to their church, as it had turned very 'charismatic'. They thought it was some disease they might catch! lol.
I feel sorry for those whose passions are so intense that they are unable to stand back and have a laugh.
Life without humour is like soup without a spoon.
*Gets the spoon out*. What flavour soup is it?
With 'religion' it can get horrible sometimes. There may be true 'Bible-bashers' not bashing the Bible, but bashing the people with hellfire and brimstone messages/sermons/talks, or as individuals outside of the church building. What is brimstone exactly?! Does Miss B know?
Humour certainly can oil our lives Michael.
Andy
Hi Michael,: Comment re your Comment: I think absolutely you are right in terms of the function of humour to oil and ease sometimes difficult situations. It can be a potent weapon though and will, sometimes innocently, sometimes with a more direct purpose, deflect, detract attention from from the argument, which may be, to use your words, right and just.
Regards Dave
Point well made - and yes it can be used as a weapon as well.
Lorra wisdom in that!
Not quite sure who Lorra is, mate, but can I take the rest as a vote in the affirmative?
Dave
'Lorra' it brit slang for 'a lot of'. And yes, definitely an affirmative.
Without humor, life would truly be tragic.
Thanks for this dose, I'll be back for my second
Then I'd better start writing - thanks Suresh.
BRIAN here ~ Good Evening Uncle Mike ~ Love the visual it looks like the Mother Board of my first RADIO ! Love the POEM ! Passion can begat misunderstanding ~ but Angela & I never let the Sun go down on the misunderstanding & resolve all issues with Humour ~ AMEN
Blessings & Prayers to You & Jeanne
Love Angela Brian & Smokey 💛💛💛
FUSIONS seem to having a revival ~ Please
check our latest *CHRISTMAS PRESENTS* Thanks !
Resolution before bedtime - plus humour with a 'u' - thanks both.
Laughter that comes from humour makes the whole world light up with beautiful smiles which appear easily when oil of compassion bequeaths its balance. Super write Mike.
The vaccine has always been around but sadly not all take it. If everyone took an injection of humour wouldn't it be a great planet.
well said, well writ and how much for a print like that may I ask .... please pm me ............. Neville
Hi Michael - what do you do with your illustrations? Have you got a book on the go? Could you sell me one - with modest discount of course..
Regards, Dave
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