A GATHERING OF GHOSTS
Why is it so easy to create a ghost?
To push a button, trip a switch, speak a word,
point a finger, accuse others, cast a stone,
enact a law, pull a trigger, ignite flames?
The results remain the same.
Why is it so quickly we bury a ghost?
To ignore life’s lessons and deny the past,
stifle scruples, justify guilt, revoke doubt,
shrouding righteousness in a deity’s name?
The results remain the same.
Why is it so hard then to ignore a ghost?
To subdue the conscience and silence the cries,
purge memories, build barriers, deflect faults,
play the game, accepting no personal blame?
The results remain the same.
Why is it so simple to live with the ghosts?
To understand, acknowledge human error,
coming to terms, making amends, righting wrongs,
opening up, reaching out to heal the pain?
The results might keep us sane.
(Because ghosts appear in many forms ... thank you in advance for being honest in your replies.)
2007-10-12
16:03:33
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Doc Watson
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Poetry