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Friday, April 8, 2011

Rights

Your rights? mine? who is watching
It's simple, we are all connected.
The right road is the one,
that you can't walk away from.
You know the options from within,
your moral compass leads you there.
You find a voice for others.
You embrace those that are weak,
those that lost their own way.
You fight for their human rights,
you find the courage burning inside,
to be radical, make a difference,
against those that lack good judgment,
against those that demean the weak.
You stand for the right thing.
Rise and save a stranger's soul,
you will be saving your own.
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35 comments:

  1. Molly @ Postcards from a Peaceful DivorceApril 8, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    You know the options from within,
    your moral compass leads you there.

    I feel that way too but why is it that others don't seem to have that inner compass? Were they taught not to listen to within?

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  2. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    This poem is very convicting! I haven't written my 6 words yet, and now I know it will not be nearly as pivotal. But, that's OK. Good job, Ayala!

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  3. AlitaApril 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    we are all on one path. That is right.

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  4. Brian MillerApril 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    amen...write it! be willing to stand for your enemy...where do rights of the individual give way to the collective whole...hmmm....

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  5. HopeApril 8, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    we are all meant to be compassionate to one another.
    beautiful poem, great message!

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  6. TALONApril 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    This is lovely and true and strong. Empathy, compassion, understanding - all so lacking. Courage to do the right thing is priceless.

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  7. melissaApril 8, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    The right to uplift others: inalienable.

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  8. kateApril 8, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    "rise and save a stranger's soul"
    if only more people did this!

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  9. TessaApril 8, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I love this.

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  10. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Molly, I wish I knew the answer...

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  11. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you, Caroline.

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  12. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you, Alita.

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  13. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Brian...hmmmm...smiles to you....

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  14. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Thank you, Hope.

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  15. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    I agree, Talon. It takes courage to do what's right!

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  16. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Mama Zen, thank you .

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  17. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Yes, Melissa :)

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  18. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Kate, I believe there is a lot of good out there.

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  19. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Thank you, Tessa.

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  20. UnknownApril 8, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow, the was full. It is always right to stand up for humanity. Very well said, Ayala!

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  21. ayalaApril 8, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Thank you, LaQueshia.

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  22. BelindaApril 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Beautiful post. Beautiful soul.

    I'm learning that there are those who don't seem to have a moral compass because they didn't have enough love growing up. This is a sad, sad truth that I've struggled to come to terms with. And there are more and more people growing up, craving love.

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  23. SaraApril 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    A wonderful reminder that it's not just about what's right for me

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  24. ayalaApril 9, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Thank you, Belinda.
    I agree with you unfortunately there are so many that are being abandoned and abused it's devastating. It leads them to become hard...and the cycle goes on...

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  25. ayalaApril 9, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Thank you, Sara.

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  26. LeslieApril 9, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    a very powerful poem.

    "Rise and save a stranger's soul,
    you will be saving your own."

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  27. ayalaApril 9, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Thank you, Leslie.

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  28. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallApril 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    eloquent..

    keep it up.

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  29. Celestial DreamzApril 10, 2011 at 3:05 AM

    a powerfully beautiful poem. :)

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  30. ayalaApril 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Thank you, Baishali.

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  31. ayalaApril 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you, Jingle.

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  32. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Ayala, your writing always reminds me to think outside of myself and expand my point of view.

    "rise and save a stranger's soul." Those words are beautiful.

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  33. ayalaApril 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Thank you, Mel. That's a great compliment.

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  34. JackApril 11, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Histradut- that is an old picture. Don't know why but this reminds me of a Yehuda Amichai poem, sad thing is that I can't quite remember which one.

    I liked the last line
    Rise and save a stranger's soul,
    you will be saving your own

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  35. ayalaApril 11, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Thank you, Jack. This picture is from the 1950's. I wonder in what way does it remind you of Yehuda Amichai's poem but I am honored that is a great compliment.

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