In This World, Not OF It (poem) by George E Thompson on AuthorsDen

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In This World, Not OF It
by George E Thompson
Sunday, May 25, 2008
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It doesn't take much to make me feel small.......

I have found that I can be here

Full of mirth and good cheer

I can pass for a friend or be a worst enemy

Don’t get my guard riled; I am free

This earth is mine to roam

From mountains high to seas with foam

I will not take arms against you

No matter what you try to do

I’ll support you with everything I have

I will not lie for you or your conscience salve

I will not feign that I’m good or bad

Be very vain or covertly sad

You take the path you want to follow

I have my own that walks through hill and hollow

Sallow people point fingers at me

‘cause I won’t take sides and assuage your frailties

Go your way, do what you want and how you must

Just know so much on this earth saddens me with disgust

Don’t suck me in to your plots and schemes

I have my own fortune to seek, dream my dreams

Let me sit here in peace this day

I hold my arms out to keep you at bay

Sin go away, Devil be gone

I turn for Heaven’s help at dawn.

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Reviewed by Tabitha Carter	10/6/2008

I completely agree with this. Let them be them, me be me, do not judge or corrupt me as I am, for I am comfortable with you as you are. Huh...I found another St. Louis poet.....a good one at that. My family stems from Bunker, I know you know it.




Reviewed by Zach McClure	9/23/2008

A resounding AMEN!!! This poem, to me, is the essence of what poetry was meant to be. At its best when magnifying The Creator of Heaven and Earth. Excellent thoughts skillfully shared in a memorable way! Thankyou George . ~a fellow pilgrim and warrior- Zach




Reviewed by William Bonilla	6/16/2008

excellent write George Peace William




Reviewed by Joyce Bowling	5/28/2008

A wonderful write my friend, very inspiring and wise...flows smoothly and beautifully, great message! Blessings, Joyce B.




Reviewed by Chantilly Lace	5/28/2008

Great writing sweet man,missed ya...have a wonderful and safe day OK...Hugss




Reviewed by Rose Rideout	5/25/2008

I know we have a conscience for a reason, it is to tell us if we are doing right or wrong. Good advise George. Thank you for sharing. Newfie Hugs, Rose




Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER	5/25/2008

You are a great Spirit my friend, and told it well! Blessings! Jasmin Horst




Reviewed by Elizabeth Price	5/25/2008

Big struggle here. Well penned. Great message and great write. Liz




Reviewed by D Johnson	5/25/2008

George, an excellent write, done with spirit and truth. Peace, Dan




Reviewed by Lois Christensen	5/25/2008

You surely aren't letting the devil get you down. Neither am I, George. Not doing as other do is good advice too. Keep dreaming those dreams .ike I do and be peaceful. Live this write,and I love it too. Follows me everwhere, the devil does, and this poem is so good a write, I just adore it.

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