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Lesser Man |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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LESSER MAN The challenge lies not with the mind, But with the willingness to teach. There are no truths I cannot find, There is no dream out of my reach. But what's this label placed on me That keeps your knowledge from my hand? Are you really so far above me You think that I won't understand? Is this the prize of due schooling? Lofty ideals dare not feigned... Oh, what brings you to this ruling, Or will this, too, not be explained? It's relative humanity, Within the properties of Chance; When all you know and all you see Is bartered by a backwards glance. And I, by far the lesser man For lacking University; May never quite be sure the plan Perhaps God intended for me. But I know that my destiny Will not serve your indignant cause; For I'd rather die than be The product of such feral laws. The challenge lies not with the mind, But with the willingness to learn. There are no truths I will not find, But let that not be your concern. Just gather your hypocrisies, Believe yourself right, true and just. I sympathize with your disease, But even more with your distrust. Michael R. Anderson But dreams of those who dream as I, Aspiringly, are damned and die. EAP [This message has been edited by Michael (edited 06-20-2001).] |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
I sympathize with your disease, But even more with your distrust. ================== gr8 write. |
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Zinsser Senior Member
since 2001-02-27
Posts 1641Calif. |
Micheal, BRAVO Very well said Thanks Connie |
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PoemCrazy Member
since 2000-11-30
Posts 159 |
Hi! very smooth. i like it! this part: "For lacking University; May never quite be sure the plan Perhaps God intended for me." "university" is a diminutive of what? schools often close more minds than they open. if you can do poems like this without a degree, who needs one?...tom |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
The challenge lies not with the mind, But with the willingness to teach. There is no truths I cannot find, There is no dream out of my reach. ===================================== Never the lesser...you are the wiser... and in this you pen the poetic golden rule. Education does not a wise man make... it's lifes lessons that is our greatest tool. Anyone who cant see how special you are... is not only blind ... but must be a fool. And I dont know who this is intended for... but me thinks it was you who sent them back to school.  just couldnt resist awesome write M. she said I dont know why you ever would lie to me |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Tells many truths, well done! |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I hope you are not saying YOU are the lesser man here, for I will not believe it. I don't care if you only got through kindergarten (playdough CAN be confusing)...you are MORE intelligent than most I know. And what you learn is from your heart, not your head..and that is what matters in life. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Eloquently stated and with great finesse Michael ... I would feel quite humbled if I were the recipient of these words, very well written indeed! Loved it!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
The only label placed on you should contain superlatives...this write is very good. |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Interloper & Zinsser, thank you - glad you enjoyed the read. tom, that is the exact point I was trying to make with this poem... TY Janet, thank you for the poetic reply - they are always my favorites... walker, I've never met you before so I shall first say I am pleased to meet you. Thank you for the compliment - I am glad you liked the poem. PdV - lol at the playdough... It is what you learn with your heart that you keep with you I think. I could not have said it better. Kit - I wasn't trying to humble anyone in particular - just venting what seems to be the most prominent, reoccurring frustration in my life... Michael - ty, I always consider a compliment from you high praise indeed. Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A "lesser man" would not have me scrambling through my vocabulary searching for words adequate to describe how touching this work is. *S* So many lines are simply superb... if I tried to pick my favorites, I'd be repeating the poem... As it is, I can only say that I consider both poem and poet winners in every way that counts. *S* |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Excellent, Michael, don't let anyone or anything stand in way of your dreams! Cor |
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