I’ve need to know
This side of fair
If I’ve been so,
With whom
I’ve shared,
Varied aspects
Of a life dared…
Imperfect choices
With answers few,
Wants judge fair
Existent struggles,
Eliciting despair…
I want to know
Without proviso
For weighing so,
Accountability
I’ve sided just,
And beyond shades
Of laudable dust
For honourable place,
This side of fair!
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This poem leaves us with the same question for ourselves …very good indeed
I can’t think of a better feeling, and greater compliment, than someone finding themselves becoming one with the story I write. For me that is the ultimate compliment of having written something truly worthwhile. Thank you Marianne for this wonderful gift. Jean-Jacques
The knowing part is much easier than the showing, for in the eyes of the other who knows what will be seen. I think we all, all us humans, want to know this as well, deep down in our ethical hearts.
I agree… and add that even the diehards who may never venture showing, cannot help but feel, and somehow want to know, at least within. Jean-Jacques Fournier
You have given me something to think about…. 🙂
Coming from you Lady Budd, I am left somewhat hanging, while I am touched for having done as you suggest with “This Side Of Fair” for you strike me as one who is very in tune with what I have written. Thank you for sharing this reaction with me. Jean-Jacques
My dear friend, the greatest gift you can give me is to “make me think.” I understand your thoughts, however there are profound themes within your words that overlap and add depth and breadth to this conversation. So thank you!!! I do love our conversations…
Thank you for that dear Lady… Jean-Jacques