Do-it-[all]-yourself?

By Rhiannonw

Thu, 28 Sep 2017
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Self-reliance (juche?) –
man* is the master of his own destiny
– is he?
a master of his own ascent,
or expert at mistakes, stupidity,
unplanned descent?

No man can fully trust himself,
lean only on himself –
nor only on his friends.
No nation either
(though its leaders force, oppress,
dissent suppress)
should think itself beyond the need
of friendship with the rest of humankind.

But the Source of all the universe alone
can fully meet man’s need,
the needs of all who stumble,
confused and fearful, ignorant,
the needs of nervous nations too.

*man used as the generic word for anyone human
[IP: do it yourself.]

 

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Submitted by hedgehog1 on

So very true your poem Rhiannon we all need a "National Identity" as so many countries suppress their citizens in a brutal way. So is man the master of his own destiny? I think not, it brings to mind a saying I use often "If you give any man a modicum of power they will always, always abuse it for their own ends" As I have journeyed through life help came to me from unexpected quarters in my times of need and all I have ever prayed for is for all mankind to live in peace with his neighbours whatever their colour or their religious beliefs.

Edward

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Edward. Yes, our National Identity should not mean enmity of other nations, but respect and friendship wherever possible and help, and similarly among our own neighbours, and of course reaching out for available help from God, needed by each of us and our nations. regards, Rhiannon