Comment from dennis0530

Excellent

Sometimes it puzzles me how prejudice came to be. When we were all children, we almost did not have it. Black, white, big, small, young and old, they all looked equal to us.

However, growing into our "adult years" we develop it. By what cause? Because one is more educated than others? richer? fairer in color? more beautiful?

The fourth line embodies the Golden Rule. But I suspect it is not often taught as it should be. Being a reader and a reviewer, I don't feel it is only directed to me but to all the others, FS members or not.

While we all have our own opinions and presumptions, it is better we keep it to ourselves. So much trouble, unrest and conflicts occur because prejudice is shouted out hurting the sensibilities of others.

Maybe by showing the young generation positive examples can we slowly eliminate this disgrace.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

I appreciate your thoughtful analysis of this poem. You have grasped the core of the message, and have been able to expound on it very well. Thanks, Carolyn

Comment from Sarah Butterfly

Excellent

People can be very judgmental without knowing the full story. I try to judge others as least as possible and hope they do the same. Nice message Carolyn.

Kind regards

Sarah

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thanks Sarah, I am glad that you got so much from the poem. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Dom G Robles

Excellent

I find that there is some kind of philosophy invoked in here in which the writer explains. I admire what in essence the poem is saying. The writer has excellent points that, in the eyes of some may appear very sensible, and,perhaps,admirable but to some questionable. She made a good conclusion. I loved it, and I loved the poem also in its entirety. Dom.

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thank you Dom for this thoughtful review of 'Prejudice'. :-) Carolyn

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

Great acrostic,..............and even better advice we all need to take to heart....well done.............................
God bless....................................

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Hi there and thanks so much for your wonderful review. :-) Carolyn

Comment from Drew Delaney

Excellent

Prejudice is a difficult way of life. I can't imagine hating for the colour of skin especially. You have written a nice poem with meaningful lines.

My favourite line: Judge not inaccurately as it could be you It's very much like the golden rule. It's not taught anymore as far as I know. Isn't that something? We have grown too smart to have one rule to live by?

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thanks Drew for this insightful review. You are so right, if we would but live by, what is known as the 'golden rule', prejudice would be at a minimum if it existed at all. :-) Carolyn

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

HI Carolyn, so glad to see you ....this is a strong poem...with a strong meaning...if only people weren't prejudice against others...so very well written...luff Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

And isn't it amazing, for the many of us who strive not to be prejudices and hateful, it only takes 'one' that is, to make a mess of a whole neighborhood. Love you, thanks again for reading , I love your comments. And, I love you, Carolyn

reply by l.raven on 31-Aug-2014

Hi Carolyn, you are so right...and you are so welcome...luff Linda xxoo love

Comment from Kingsland

Excellent

I actually liked your notes better than your poem, but your poem was still very good. You are so right when you say that. Everything is not always as it seems. I enjoyed reading this entire presentation... John

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thanks John for this great review. :-) Carolyn

Comment from angelface2

Excellent

Hi Carolyn, this is a very good acrostic poem. I wish all people would be like that. without prejudice. Unfortunately it is not to be. Nice one. Miss Sally

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thank you Dom for this thoughtful review of 'Prejudice'. :-) Carolyn

Comment from jmdg1954

Exceptional

"Quell the troubled tides of time"... I almost like that line better then the acrostic. I say that complimentary, I hope you know that. Your acrostic was filled with accurate statements. From P thru E (like A to Z) I couldn't argue with any of it.

Carolyn, you have a heart of gold and a way with words that lets it shine!

Nicely done, John

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thanks John, If I could , I would melt my heart of gold, and share it with you and your family. I appreciate all you have said. Love, Carolyn

Comment from MizKat

Excellent

Hi Carolyn,

This is a great acrostic poem. You did a great job in writing it. Then again, everything you write is interesting. Keep up the good work.

Kat

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thanks Kat for your encouragement. Hope you are feeling much better. Love, Carolyn