Tag: Fair-mindedness
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I, Don Quixote Rise Up for Horses
This poem confronts the uncomfortable truth of human cruelty in the guise of equestrian romance. By depositing the saddle and spurs in The Museum of Human Cruelty, the poet provokes a stark reflection on humanity’s selfish reliance on horses for their own emotional baggage.
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Uncle Mercy
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In memory of Uncle Craig, his niece Debby expresses gratitude for his mercy during a challenging family time. He supported her in confronting the unfair perceptions stemming from their family’s dysfunction, providing comfort when it was most needed. His unexpected death left a profound impact, highlighting the significance of his mercy.
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What Humbles You?
The content explores the concept of humbling experiences, questioning where and how they occur, who is involved, and their frequency. It contrasts humiliating humility with a positive, open-minded kind that promotes change. It invites reflection on personal moments of changing one’s mind and the reasons behind those transformations.
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A Hypocrites Mind Switch
In a moment of reflection, the writer expresses a sense of confusion and vulnerability, grappling with unexpected emotions and thoughts. They emphasize the importance of consistency and humility, suggesting that adhering to the Golden Rule can guide one through life’s challenges, encouraging a shift toward feeling more alive despite uncertainty.
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Critical Thinking Stuffed Inside Basement Barrels
(A heads-up: this poem is for mature readers.) Critical thinking stuffed inside basement barrels by the serial killer inside the human skull, that cuts off open arms of fair and balanced objective reasoning, cuts out the heart of empathetic, unselfish, non-controlling motives, strangles the throat, and stabs the eyes, of public discourse that have the…
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