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MY VIEWS AND PHILOSOPHY
Contributed by
carolwalters
on
Wednesday, 9th July 2003 @ 11:35:00 AM in AEST
Topic:
political
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I have faced dangers and remained undaunted, searched for truth in a world of
lies and compromise. Asserted my sense of self without imposing my views or
values on others. Listened carefully to the voiceless and understood their pain.
Wondered why we continue to explore distant planets, even as ours decays.
Battled unceasingly the forces of ignorance and discord, made my own path
when others chose the safe and familiar.
Rejected conformity and its lack of creativity, applied mathematical formulas in
non mathematical ways; encouraged my children to be independent thinkers.
Respected my elders even when I knew they were wrong, studied other cultures
and found only superficial differences. Rejoiced when the down trodden overcame,
never gave a dime to the President’s fund. Read Marx and agreed, disagreed, and
sympathized with him all at once.
Avoided Mardi Gras and public events that lend themselves to drunkenness.
Wished for a classless society, had no faith in the church and hold that the state
is overly intrusive. Think that celebrity should be used to advocate social change.
Had a crush on Mrs. Brown, my English college professor.
Loved my mothers calm intellect. Still feel Michael Manley and Malcolm X were
ahead of their time. Realized that there is no such thing as a small inconvenience,
a fair trial, a self made man or the separation of powers.
Depended on the kindness of strangers and have been betrayed by false friends.
Now know that good intentions is just another named for potential energy.
Pondered the importance of immortality, feel royalty is an anachronism.
Stood atop Cane River Falls in eastern Jamaica, watched day transition into night
and marveled at God’s creation.
Cedric Napti Walters
Dedicated to my wife Carol and my five children
Copyright ©
carolwalters
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2003-07-09 11:35:00]
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Re: MY VIEWS AND PHILOSOPHY
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by Ilhar on
Wednesday, 9th July 2003 @ 07:13:46 PM AEST
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I find that I was drawn into this.. I agreed with some and not with other things but find it very interesting as you must be. Overall a good write.
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Re: MY VIEWS AND PHILOSOPHY
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by carolwalters on
Wednesday, 9th July 2003 @ 07:52:26 PM AEST
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Hi Shari,
thank you for your comments on my poem. However, you have peaked my curiousity; because now i need to know what did not agree with. Thanks
Cedric Napti Walters
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Re: MY VIEWS AND PHILOSOPHY
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by shelby on
Friday, 11th July 2003 @ 01:38:44 AM AEST
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I enjoyed this poem.Well done
michelle |
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