Thursday, January 28, 2016

procreate for brilliance

                                                                                       Author: George Chernilevsky
Image: Rhinoceros beetle
equipped for Conflict (here)

Courage is timing
Mankind with desire to
procreate for brilliance

None so platonic
to accentuate lineage
of smart progeny

Tutelage selfishly
guarded against toxic moves
Harmony preserved

For Sumana's at PU's Midweek Motif  -  courage

13 comments:

  1. If only this applied across species! I jest - a fine poem Hank..as diverse and interesting as always

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  2. Tough little guy. He understands balance.

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  3. That is what many strive for, although it does seem people are getting dumber now.

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  4. My greatest wish - that harmony be preserved - if only we could achieve it!

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  5. So much packed into simplicity. That's the ticket! RESPECT, Poet

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  6. What a strong message in your words, Hank!

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  7. ...and a brilliant message comes through your poem Hank, excellent writing!

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  8. As humans our standards of perfection for procreation are flawed. Other lesser creatures (which of course is not the case except in our eyes) think differently and survival of offspring is more important than having a trophy partner that everyone will envy us for. Great post Hank.

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  9. Like your take on the motif this week, Hank! Your thoughts move me. loved it!

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  10. "harmony preserved"..i'm for it too...

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