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Am I a Fool......

August 15, 2011
By Norma-Bernard GOLD, Moosic, Pennsylvania
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Am I a fool?
To believe that I could make a change?
To be the difference?
To try to save the world?
After all,
I am only just a girl,
A small grain of rice in the paddy,
And the world’s hunger is unbearable.
Could I really feed the world?
Would my aide make the difference?
Where would I find the beginning?
Is there even an end?
The answer?
No,
No,
No,
No,
No,
No,
No,
No,
No.
Only are you a fool,
If you think there is nothing to be done,
And sit while others take on what you,
Were too foolish to believe couldn’t be done.

© Ashley B., Potomac, MD

The author's comments:
Fool (n.) : Someone who is afraid to stand up for what they believe in and let others do it for them. Someone who has no courage and is afraid to do whats right. That's a fool.
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KGedrich said...
on Oct. 2 2011 at 8:31 pm

Love this! Love the repetition of the NO. For me, it reminded me of my conscience when I know I'm giving myself the wrong answer to a question. It bothers me until I change it.. : ) (Like a drumbeat) .. You've got great technique, girl! Reading on!

Ms. G.