Our Fellow Man

So many kinds,each existing in a type of beauty called
Humanity
I've see the strong,the weak
Known the ones who can lift you up
And the ones who could bring you down
Down..not always through cruelty, but because they have
lessons to learn in life
But many do not learn.
And each carries his invisible armor,his shield,with them through life
To protect them, often not knowing who or what is the enemy
Until something or someone shows them.
Then up comes the shield,the armor... and deeper is buried the beauty within,
Armor becoming keeper of the treasure, the truth of being,
the spirit lies deep inside, buried behind successful attempts at protection.

To know and understand that truth of being, that beautiful spirit within,
that remains the goal.

To help find the road,to take the journey
Seeking that treasure in ourselves and others
Looking within....
Then we could say we know...
Our Fellow Man.
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Posted: Dec 2014
About this poem:
Not truly a poem...
sharing thoughts on knowing ourselves and others by looking within.

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gnj4u
Hi, avias,
To know and understand that truth of being, that beautiful spirit within, that remains the goal. And, a worthy goal, indeed. Thanks for sharing.
Poetnumber1
Nice share Avias. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing.
avias
Thanks to both of you for stopping to read...glad you enjoyed.handshake
trurorob
Much truth here.
Rob
avias
Thanks Rob...glad you agree..."looking within"...Avias
hug
studecar
Deep thinking, and I believe it has emerged from past experiences, some of which have burned impressions that, though hidden, will remain within your psyche. Thinkers in our world should be aware of competition emerging. This is a great write, keep up the good work, very astute. Gosh girl, I'd like to know you better,any chance? confused wow handshake hug studecar
avias
blushing Thanks Studie...u r most welcome!
LifeThirst
Agreeing with the deep thinking…
As for what concerns our relations with our fellow men, the anguish in our neighbour’s soul must break all precept. All that we do is a means to an end, but love is an end in itself, because God is love.
thumbs up handshake
beautifulyou
avias, this write is gorgeous
and those last 3 lines, so wonderful and true!
we can only say we 'know' by first knowing who we are within and as The Sacred rose
mimzy333
very deep thinking my friend,most of us keep our armor well sealed so much so that they hide from the world and wallow in there own pain weather it be self inflicted or caused by others. A lot of truth in this wonderful write.
WILDANDREADY
AVIAS; I LOVE THIS! HOW VERY TRUE!dancing TRAVIS
avias
Travis..always good to see comments from you..."look within" for a better world.
Harriettthumbs up hug
avias
Thanking all who share these thoughts and have visited to read...it is greatly appreciated!hug handshake heart wings
rusticbink
That's some deep thoughts! Every one has special virtue, just need patience to see it.
48jojo
avias Vary good write and so true we do hide within protecting ourselves with a shield and not always being the best judge of ourselves. hug
avias
Thanks RB for reading...Appreciate the comments and we can find out much if we look within!thumbs up happy place
avias
Joe...Wish more could drop the shield...there is so much to learn about each other! Enjoy Spring and the sunshine!hug happy place
candykid
Extremely well-written piece infused with a beautifully honest message......thumbs up
avias
Hello my friend Christian...thanks for your comments & glad you visited here and enjoyed "Our Fellow Man"..written with hope for better understanding by all of us for each other.. hug bunny Happy Easter coming up!
chisommikelson
Inspiring piece it is, Avias.
Each experience in each life is a litmus for the self within...Chisom
avias
thanks Chisom....we have much to learn about each other, starting from the center, the beauty of the spirit!thumbs up wine :
chisommikelson
Avias,
This divine essence: " true love" exists.
Yes it does.
Certainly in the thoughts of "the evoled" and within that domain,the energy to dispense it, is created....Chisommikelson
avias
Chisom..It's a road of discovery that would lead to "true love"..takes the ability to find the right road and conviction to stay on it.Wish the world had more who were looking. thumbs up rose ...Avias
socrates44online today!
avias

Thanks for posting this very important message.

Each individual is unique, and yet, there is a commonality underlying that uniqueness - our humanity.

In discovering one's uniqueness, one also discovers our humanity.
Happygolucky4u
And such thoughts written so poetically carrying words of knowledge. Thank you for sharing. rose
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