Dawn

(Poem 125 for 2024 – I am writing a poem a day)

There always seems to be someone who hates,
whose resentment fills their soul until nothing
else can fit and the surrounding world must pay.
Everyone who endures suffering must decide
whether to heal or hurt, a weighty choice, for it
affects the fate of your trajectory henceforward.
In matters of the heart, as in matters of state,
humanity should remain centered in our judgment,
and the resulting actions must be measured
carefully to create the least harm to all involved.  

@The Writing Barn: Buddha Hall (after watching Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at Greg’s house with Greg and his family, Debbie, Celinda, and David on 5/4/24) – 125th poem of the year

Reeves, Matt, et al. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 20th Century Fox, 2014.

2 thoughts on “Dawn”

  1. A beautiful poem. I really enjoyed reading it as a huge fan of the POTA franchise. As a fan of the franchise, I am looking forward to seeing the latest film which is currently playing in theaters. Andy Serkis set a fantastic standard with the original trilogy through his groundbreaking use of motion-capture technology. He was a major reason these films worked so well. So, I’m curious to see how the latest film turns out in his absence. Recently, I had a chance to see “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” and absolutely loved it. Here’s why I loved that movie:

    “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Movie Review

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