Actual Action

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 10 Jan 2019
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6 comments
 

She thought it out,
but there it stayed:
the action planned
was never made.
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He took the order,
attention paid:
but that command
was not obeyed.
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The acts of others
they judged and weighed,
but they themselves
no love displayed.
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“None poor, all equal,
and unafraid”,
the party said,
but hopes soon fade.
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To see a need
is not enough,
but careful thought
steers toil that’s tough.

[Poetry Monthly January: Action]

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Comments

Submitted by Di_Hard on

That is the true skill, to solve problems, not only point them out

 

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, and be willing to, I guess. Sometimes a little help is not noticeable, may not seem very big, and may be uncomfortable to do, but in the doing of it a real encouragement is given.

What was on my mind was that actions unthought-out and rash aren't wise, but thinking, talking with unwillingness to act at all is empty. Thanks, Rhiannon

 

Submitted by rosaliekempthorne on

Nice, well written.  Getting the rhythm and rhyme to come together naturally, and with a point to make, without sounding at all forced is not an easy task.

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thanks. I appreciate your words. I'm aware sometimes that though a smooth, brief compostion can make the point more clearly, one can instead leave the point obscure, or ambiguous! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Rhiannon,

you make the point perfectly that actions speak louder than words. The poem came together well.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jenny. Yes, it's that willingness to 'follow through' when we can isn't it? Rhiannon