A fool's discourse
Am I the fool for not killing this fly
That persistently harasses me now?
Is my respect for life absurd, awry?
Should my philosophy be disavowed?
Isn’t all life a very sacred thing?
You say, yes, but a fly! A billion die
Each day! Ah! But most die on the wing.
My belief is ‘live and let live’, and why?
Nothing is insignificant to me.
Suppose for a moment you are that fly
And programmed to pester me endlessly?
Must I kill you in a blink of an eye?
Until Man respects life of every kind
Our future holds no hope for humankind.
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Bloody Flies
joseph l. gause
In my home here in Southern California, I kill, with my
trustee flyswatter at least 12 flys a day, without any
sense of remorse; sometimes their bloody bodies are
smattered against my walls. There is nothing worse
than a filty, disease-bearing fly-they serve no useful
purpose in life. I certainly would not want to be rein-
carnated as one!-joeg,p.s., your poem was good.
A fool's reply
Within the bowels of lifeless flesh emerges
bloodied, many heads. When stomachs sated
condors soar, flies will feast until no more.
I appreciate your comment.
Quote
Is your reply a quote? Whether you wrote it or quoted it, it's beautiful, as was your poem.
Another foolish reply
The reply I wrote was not a quote
this fool deserves credit forsooth I hope
for demonstrating the worth of flies
natures creatures that should not be despised.
Thank you for your kind comment.
Personally
personally, I am all for peace......I wouldent hurt a fly :.)
Enjoyed your poem friend.
Debs~
A fool gloats on fleeting praise
I am glad you enjoyed my poem. The verdict is still out, though.
This Friday I get to recite it at our monthly poetry recital. My peers are not as generous as you. Thank you for the comment.