Moral, Lesson or Lifestyle

immoral, by whose
definition of moral
are we to decide

IIII

he is the lesson
Illegal drugs, addiction
a fast track to death

IIII

she follows the path
of character and wisdom
moral her compass



©Susie Clevenger 2013

Comments

Nanka said…
Hi Susie!! The first one made me think for a long while!! Yes who gives whom the right to do moral policing!!
Anonymous said…
These are great Susie! I also believe that the truth lies within =)
Panchali said…
Morality is attitude....so well explained!
Reading Pleasure said…
There must be a barometer of some sort otherwise the world will be a rotten place. What is rotten anyway? Food for thought. Wonderful take, Susan.`
Grace said…
I think its important to set and follow one's moral compass ~ Deep thoughts here Susie ~
Your first one seems to imply (or say outright!) that nothing is moral or immoral. At this point, I don't agree, but instead of rejecting the notion completely, I'll ponder it.

Moral Compass
Susie Clevenger said…
@Nanka, Thank you.
@mindlovemisery, Thank you. Yes, truth comes from within.
@Panchali, Thank you
@Reading Pleasure,I have been burnt by those who judge my path when theirs is full of potholes
@Grace, Thank you.
Susie Clevenger said…
@Magical Mystery Teacher, That was not my intention to imply nothing is moral or immoral. It merely raises the question of whose teachings you choose to follow and does it align with the spirit within.
WabiSabi said…
Your first poem gives pause, for sure. I suspect that most humans(except perhaps, sociopaths) are equipped with a moral code which society reinforces and refines(hopefully) But your question opens up much food for thought!Who is (Im)moral?
Reshma said…
Like most things in life, I agree that morals are relative... wonderfully crafted Susie :)
Sara McNulty said…
These are wonderful, Susie!
KISLAYA GOPAL said…
Beautiful and thoughtful, what is immoral today may be moral tomorrow..