"Life is the dancer and you are the dance."
— Eckhart Tolle

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

My life - My rules we write poems #20 exceptions

I don’t believe in organized religion
(It slices me into pieces)
(I’m so tired of its drivel)
I make no excuses for my beliefs
(I believe in me and family)
(It makes you wish you had a home)
I expect you to follow your beliefs
(Feel free to speak your mind)
(You can’t when your tongue’s tied in knots)
While I am on a path I have chosen
(I’m content with myself)
(Body, mind and spirit)
I make no exceptions to this rule
Posted by flaubert at 12:05 AM

23 comments:

  1. MarySeptember 22, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    In regards to religion, everyone has to follow her own path. I like "I make no excuses for my beliefs." Nor should you. Or anyone.

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  2. gautami tripathySeptember 22, 2010 at 3:54 AM

    Whatever we do, if our inner does not question, we have the right to go ahead with it. That is what I believe and see it your poem too..

    ode to un-punctuated verses

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  3. UnknownSeptember 22, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Another vexed question; yes, we should all be free to follow our own path.

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  4. Diane TSeptember 22, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I believe we all pray to the same God no matter what our religion. I love freedom of body, mind and spirit too.

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  5. ElizabethSeptember 22, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    I really like this Pamela, especially "I make no excuses for my beliefs". I am of a similar belief, don't try to sell me yours, and I won't try to make you believe something you don't want to. To each his/her own is a very good rule.

    Elizabeth

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  6. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Mary, I was a bit hesitant about putting this out here, but I have my own belief system and do not enforce it on others. Which is complex living in a very Catholic country.
    Thanks.
    Pamela

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  7. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Agreed Gautami!
    Pamela

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  8. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Derrick yes we should. Religion is a delicate subject especially in Mexico.
    Pamela

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  9. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:32 PM

    Diane, that is our freedom of choice.
    Thanks,
    Pamela

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  10. pwfSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    I am in agreement on point 1. And I will gladly let others do as they will UNTIL they choose to deny me my beliefs and others the right to theirs. Then, obviously, ONLY I AM RIGHT!

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  11. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Elizabeth, that is the best policy in my opinion.
    Thanks!
    Pamela

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  12. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    pwf, it can be the cause of much strife amoung people.
    Pamela

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  13. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Thanks Sherry, I am glad you liked it!
    Pamela

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  14. LindaSeptember 22, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Wouldn't it be peaceful if everyone allowed others to follow their own set of beliefs? Well said.

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  15. Judy RoneySeptember 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    This poem touches me. Everyone has a right to their own personal belief system.

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  16. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 6:04 PM

    True Judy!
    And thanks for visiting!
    Pamela

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  17. flaubertSeptember 22, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    It would indeed, Linda.Thanks.
    Pamela

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  18. UmaSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    I like this no nonsense tone in your poem Pamela. yes, religion is a personal affair, no prescriptions are required.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    "I make no excuses for my beliefs" is my favorite line in this poem. This reads either like a dialogue (although I'm not sure if it's inner or externally with someone else -- which kind of makes it interesting). I like this.

    -Nicole

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  20. flaubertSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Uma thanks and it is a personal affair!
    Pamela

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  21. flaubertSeptember 23, 2010 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks, Nicole and it is just how I feel.
    Pamela

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  22. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:04 PM

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    hello, friend:

    I invite you to Attend Thursday Poets Rally Week 29, linking in a poem by commenting,

    Happy Thursday!







    linking in by Sunday is okay.

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  23. flaubertSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    thanks jingle
    Pamela

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