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Billie Cullimore
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since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

0 posted 2009-04-09 06:27 PM

                  THE CYNIC
                     By Billie Cullimore

         A negative word from a nasty tongue
               Nobody wants to hear.
       When you find fault with all you know
        It just simply falls on deaf ears.

       The Cynic can only see a wretched world.
           Filled with fault, hate and fear.
         Self pity seems to consume the mind.
           And won't let contentment near.

          A negative heart is a lonly heart.
            A smile they may never see.
        God's gifts of flowers, birds and song.
            Were given to us all for free.

          They never see the bright side,
          Or delight in children at play.
         Negative seems to be their guide.
           That keeps all friends at bay.

       So, come with me.  See the other side.
              Folks worse off than you.
           A mother beside a little grave.
             Or a broken home or two.

           Soldiers on the battle field.
           Children in filth and despair.
           Don't feel sorry for yourself,
         Unless forced to accept their fare.

          My heart go's out to the Cynic.
          Who's sun never seems to shine.
      They need to walk in a cripples shoes
         Or stumble along with the blind.

           You can't enjoy the sunshine.
          Or bask in a warm spring rain.
           To never know a lovers kiss,
          Must fill your heart with pain.

       Stop for a moment, and take a deep look
          At the person you have become.
      A hateful, complaining, negative wretch,
      Or a friend we would like to take home.

WTBAKELAR

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since 2008-09-09

Posts 1089
Utah, USA

1 posted 2009-04-09 08:16 PM

WOW !!!!
This is a wonderful poem, so strong yet introspective. Nice.

Very well done.
Love Tracey

The answer is always NO, Until the question is asked.

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27

Posts 40215
Realms of Light

2 posted 2009-04-10 12:18 PM

Billie, you are full of heart, soul ~ and wisdom! ~ and you have the ability to convey your thoughts and feelings in a very convincing ~ yet poetic ~ manner!

You rock!!!

Linda

Chalmette Guy
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since 2009-03-11

Posts 1257
Louisiana

3 posted 2009-04-10 02:55 PM

I know a lot of people like this, you describe here so well.
I think everyone should read this and take a good look at themselves.

Well done.

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

4 posted 2009-04-10 05:51 PM

Words of wisdom very well written.
I really appreciated this poem.

Eric

cgonzalez4711
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since 2009-04-06

Posts 8

5 posted 2009-04-10 08:13 PM

Thanks for pointing this poem out. I enjoyed reading it.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

6 posted 2009-04-10 08:52 PM

Approaching the world with a warm smile can work wonders. Be gentle with those perpetual cynics, they are a bit tweaked.

Robert E. Jordan
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since 2008-01-25

Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

7 posted 2009-04-10 08:58 PM

Yo BillieC,

You did good work on this.

Talking about someone that does the opposite, the Neighborhood Scoop Ice Cream parlor just opened up for the summer season tonight. It's right on the corner of my street. It's a delight to have it open every summer season in our poor urban hood. They are really nice people, and they keep the prices reasonable so a kid can get some ice cream every once in a while.

Love Bobby

Billie Cullimore
Member

since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

8 posted 2009-04-10 09:48 PM

Thanks to all of you for reading my work.

There is an old saying " The greatest gift that God could give us, is to see ourselves as others see us." Amen

Bill Charles
Member Patricius

since 2000-07-11

Posts 10619
highways, & byways, for now

9 posted 2009-04-12 12:57 PM

Billie - a negative person is no fun to be around. Some I believe is ok, but not most every word. You said it well...

BC

critical mass
Member

since 2009-03-25

Posts 275
Michigan

10 posted 2009-04-12 11:04 PM

Billie

are you complaining?

Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29

Posts 1149
Bangalore,India

11 posted 2009-04-13 06:00 AM

Lovely thoughts Billie and so very true.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

12 posted 2009-04-13 12:37 PM

I don't think of myself as a cynic, but I certainly need to lift my head up more...

Well said! *S*

Billie Cullimore
Member

since 2009-03-27

Posts 315

13 posted 2009-04-15 02:07 AM

As a professional artist, I gleen my inspiration from life experience and aquaintance. If I have offended anyone, Please accept my most sincere apology.

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