Better than who?

sorenbarrett

Who has not told a lie, for good or bad or who knows why
Who has not stolen a thing, a pen, a pencil, a piece of string
Who has not had a bad thought, about a man or woman or what not
Who has not taken a life, a mosquito, a fly, a thistle or garden weeds rife
How is pornography worse than a scantily clothed model or celebrity
No harm in a bare arm, and we look innocently on a naked knee
But a bare breast or groin we detest, did not the God that gave one give the rest
Is it that with jealousy we harshly judge those that we begrudge

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  • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

    a fine write my friend

  • arqios

    A lyric beauty which just the right sting of tartness! A fave for sure dear Soren🕊️🙏🏻

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much my friend I cringe when I hear others being judgmental and arrogantly feeling better than someone else then I think is this not judgmental on my part am I not a hypocrite myself?

      • arqios

        A revolving mirror kind of thing🕊️🙏🏻

      • Demar Desu

        One of those poems where you force your audience into a mirror questioning their morality.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you Demar for the read and understanding it is most appreciated

        • Waiting for Silence

          Poem raises thoughtful questions about moral inconsistency, hypocrisy, and judgment and confronting the reader with their own imperfections, encouraging self‑reflection rather than condemnation
          Good one.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks so much for the review and comprehension is is most valued and appreciated

          • Friendship

            Well written. Your poem masterfully exposes the profound hypocrisy in moral judgments and societal standards, shining a light on the transformative power of truth and authenticity, while questioning the dichotomy in how humanity views actions that are deemed wrong or immoral, particularly in relation to the liberating realms of sexuality and modesty, thereby embracing themes of unapologetic honesty, compassionate judgment, and the unwavering quest for consistency in societal norms regarding morality and propriety. At the end, the poet seems to challenge the reader to reconsider their own moral standards and the hypocrisy that often accompanies societal norms.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you my friend for the read and interpretation that is consistent with the original intent of the poem. Your words are deeply valued and appreciated

            • Fränz Müller

              Well said!

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much for the read and comment Franz

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                Soren, this carries a thoughtful, probing energy…like you’re walking through questions we don’t always want to sit with. That progression really stayed with me, how it builds from the small into something bigger. I’ve found myself in that same space, questioning where those lines come from. This lands as reflective and challenging. Strong write, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thank you Tristan for your review and understanding comment. Yes we tend to dismiss as trivial what we do but when someone else does something it is major and we despise being judged by others but constantly find ourselves judging them. Your support is most appreciated my friend

                • orchidee

                  Good write SB. Just don't let me see KP in all her botox glory! lol.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Orchi for the read and comment yes it is those glories that set my mind to reeling

                  • Lorenz

                    I was searching in the mountain for the blue bird !
                    I didn't steal the orange from the vendor ! Gilbert Becaud . (The orange )

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Lorenz for the read yes I believe you

                    • Priya Tomar

                      A great write on morality and hypocrisy .

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Priya for the read and comment it is deeply appreciated

                      • Katie B.

                        Relevant and good thought brought to light.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you Katie for your review and comment it is deeply appreciated

                        • Kevin Hulme

                          People in glass Houses etc. A lot of our Human Foibles within those lines.
                          A Fave.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you so much Kevin for the read and comment it means a lot

                          • Mutley Ravishes

                            "Release Man from all condemnation," said a wise man. Very difficult!

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks so much for the read and comment it is appreciated. Yes not always easy.

                            • NinjaGirl

                              Well written, and interesting thoughts--for me it's about intent.

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you so much for the read and comment Ninja I would agree intent is most important, too bad it can not be seen or measured

                                • NinjaGirl

                                  Very true--I suppose I'm one to assume the worst when it comes to that sort of subject matter

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Fine words soren, questioning the morality of day to day life.

                                  Andy

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you Andy for the read and words of support. One must question the contradictions that one sees.

                                  • Sviatoslav Zhabotynskyi

                                    I think the matter lies in the eye that looks, not in the creation.

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you so much for the review and interpretation. Indeed you may be correct as I observed before my observation and write another judgment.

                                    • Shaunmatthewcpoetry

                                      Much to ponder on here, brilliant!

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thanks so much Shaun for the review and most generous comment it is deeply appreciated

                                      • Joseph M Marion

                                        Nobody's better than anybody or all the same with all the same issues with all the same problems none more nonetheless I love the way you write thank you my friend

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          I thank you humbly for your reading and kind comment

                                        • Zafor Pathan { Poetry Writer }

                                          Questionable food for thought. good luck



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