The Moral Code
by Kelly F. Barr
Manners, respect, and consideration–
These things seem to be lost
in the current generation.
Kindness seems to have a cost.
Self has risen to the top
Of every desire, every thought.
Authority and rules should drop
Unless infringement upon them is caught.
A negative word about negative behavior
And touting character and strong morals
Makes me judgmental; a hater,
While they spew judgment in plurals.
Just below the surface, anger burns–
A wrong look or wrong word and it explodes.
Oh, how my heart yearns
For a return to the moral code.
Ah yes! A return to the moral code is something to be desired. It has gone the way of common courtesy, which is no longer common.
Hi Chris, Thanks for stopping by and reading and for leaving
a comment!
What a great message and i agree
It is something we all need
And so, You make a plea
I don’ t rhyme all the time,
But for you this time
I raise my voice.
You did it fine!
JANET I
Hi Janet,
Thanks for stopping, reading and commenting on today’s post.
Love how you put your comment in a short poem of your own!