Celebrating the noble
is shortsighted.
Honoring the privileged
may do us more harm than not.
The spiritually enlightened
perhaps are phantoms
who are not worthy
of our reverence or trust.
Loving our family, friends, and culture
is not a bad idea.
But isn’t there beauty in everyone.
Shouldn’t we give our hearts
to people who are hungry
and venture outside our inner circle.
There is a richness
in the lives of the neglected.
Admiration
for those who are outcast.
The disenfranchised
need a helping hand, too.
Not just the righteous and the good.
Crow On The Wire 
Perfectly said Mark. Your heart shows and you’re a good man. It’s an honor to know you.
Thank you, Walt. I value your feedback and happy to know you as well. 🙏🏻
You’re very welcome. I also reblogged it 😊
Thank you again, my friend.
It’s my pleasure Mark.
Reblogged this on Walt's Writings and commented:
An excellent poem by Mark Tulin on expanding our circle of caring.
A delightful poem
Thank you, Robbie’s Inspiration. In the midst of checking out your wonderful blog. 🙏🏻
Through the good offices of The Tennessee Poet I found your poem look forward to clicking the follow button and catching up further on your poetry.
Much thanks, Chris. Love the Tennessee Poet as well. 🙏🏻
So inspiring, My Friend! Words that need to be heard!!
Thank you, RP
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come read Mark’s – Expanding Our Circle!
I wish more people had an open heart too Nicely written 🙂💕
Thank you, Christine for those kind words. 😊
A positive message, Help where help is needed the most!
Thank you, Malcolm.
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Thank you, Moorezart.
Hello Mark, happy to repost your fine work. – Douglas
Thank you, Douglas.
This is so true and absolutely my heart, as well. There are many ways each of us can help. Many Local Organizations, Shelters, Nursing Home’s, Churches will love to have you expand your circle.
InHisCare 🙏
Yonnie💜😊🌹
Yes. And it doesn’t have to be in big ways. 🙂
Exactly
rereading this: it is beautifully written and has much wisdom and challenge; am bookmarking it 🙂
Thanks, John. I often look to animals for the wisdom that we humans lack. 🐈🐈
so does Michael Leunig;you might not know him: he’s an Aussie cartoonist
I don’t but I will look him up. Thanks for the tip, John.
you will be richly rewarded; his melancholy humour is transnational
I like the idea of melancholy humor. Thanks.