The Beginning At Last

Loyalty

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by

Kevin
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I once was loyal, but no more

That feeling walked out through the door

These words I speak, I say them true

Don’t ever think they care for you

Shove you down and stab your back

Remind you of the things you lack

They care if you but serve them well

But if you don’t, your life is Hell

You know you did not deserve this

They send you with a viper’s kiss

Down the mountain, watch you fall

Then gone before your dying call

Your memory stashed on a shelf

Be loyal only to oneself

©The Beginning At Last

I wrote this before my brief respite. Right now, I have not felt the urge to write much poetry. I have been experimenting with different things on the site lately. Nothing too crazy, but little twists here and there. A little more of an amalgam of my older posts and my “newer” ones.

If the words come to me, I will surely write a poem, but at the moment they are not and I’m fine with that. I prefer the freedom of writing what, when or how I want that I am currently embracing.

Perhaps for NTT something will come to me (Yes, there will be an NTT this week. It’s already loaded in the chamber. 😉).

In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy this piece.

Comments

45 responses to “Loyalty”

  1. Ernie 'Dawg' Avatar
    Ernie ‘Dawg’

    I like the poem and am interested to see what your great mind will bring forth with new ideas. You have wonderful talent and I am sure it will keep shing through. Looking forward to NTT as always. Have a great day Kevin.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, E-Dawg. I don’t even know where it will take me, but I guess we will all find out together LOL

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      1. Ernie 'Dawg' Avatar
        Ernie ‘Dawg’

        I’m enjoying the ride Kevin.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Thank you, brother 💪

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  2. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Excellent writing as always Kevin, and I agree with Ernie, your wonderful talents certainly do shine through 😊

    Ok, I’m going back into hiding now ❤️
    (Aka, back to work, ugh) 😫 hope you have a great day!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Laura. 🤗🤗
      You can hide, but I know where to find you 😄
      Hope today’s hassles diminish soon!

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        It’s 3:20 and I’m ready to quit for the day lol

        *hides*

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        It’s 730pm and I’m ready to quit fir the day and I’ve not even started 🤷‍♂️

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  3. Tashintheclouds Avatar
    Tashintheclouds

    I find poetry writing akin to fishing. Sure, the poetry is there, but that is not why you fish. If that makes sense.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      In a way, yes it does. lol

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  4. Liz Avatar
    Liz

    Loved the poem. As already mentioned by Ernie and Laura, excellent.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Liz. I am glad you liked it. It’s one of the few that’s come to me lately.

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  5. Susan T. Braithwaite Avatar
    Susan T. Braithwaite

    A very relatable poem, Kevin. Can’t wait to see the ‘new’ things!

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you, Susan. “New” could be a relative term. We shall see! lol

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      1. Susan T. Braithwaite Avatar
        Susan T. Braithwaite

        Looking forward to it.

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        If nothing else it should be interesting lol

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  6. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
    Ephemeral Encounters

    Relatable Kevin.
    Its hard if your natural tendency is to give.
    Keep up the good work my friend.👏👏

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      It gets easier when you have been burned enough times lol

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      1. Ephemeral Encounters Avatar
        Ephemeral Encounters

        Lol 😁

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  7. AM Avatar
    AM

    Oh, I’m so pleased to hear there will be an NTT post this week! Thank you for that ❤️

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      My pleasure, of course. 😊
      I had one started but needed to finish it after my brief left turn.

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  8. Rochdalestu Avatar
    Rochdalestu

    Lessons
    Of our
    Youth
    Acclaim
    Learned
    Towards
    Yourself

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  9. Drops of Ink Avatar
    Drops of Ink

    Beautifully penned. Looking forward to NTT and anything else you decide to share. 😊🫂

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you very much, Phoebe. If nothing else it might be interesting lol 😊

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  10. rugby843 Avatar
    rugby843

    I don’t know if like is the word I’d use, it’s a bit cynical, which I feel every once in a while too.  I try not to let it get to me but if you read my blog, you see I can be downright sardonic.😉

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      This was written before my brief rest stop, but there are still elements of truth embedded in it for me. More and more I do feel we must prioritize ourselves first – Especially in work situations. A job is just a job, etc.
      Sardonic eh? Word if the day now 😆

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  11. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    I can’t think this of the world, Kevin. It would make me too sad to believe it is true. I am realistic. I know it is sometimes, but I have to look for the good, the kind, the light or my light will go out.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I try to, Mary. This is just a snapshot in time when I wrote it, but there are some truths for me embedded within.

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  12. Kimber Michaela Avatar
    Kimber Michaela

    Can relate to your words.

    Look forward to what you have in store for us.😊

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Thank you Kimber, at worst, the resulting crash could be interesting lol

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  13. Ana Daksina Avatar
    Ana Daksina

    Loyal to the truths of love, right? Not to little things like petty power hegemonies and unspoken expectations.

    They came to you for your nobility in truth, if they want to stay with you they must remain similarly committed.

    And therein lies the seed of betrayal ~ most often a combination of jealousy and fear of discovery, and just din’t want to make the effort. People like us get blindsided by it, right?

    Hard to see from here, but the world will regain its poetic color. Give it a little time.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      I’m sure it will in time, yes. For now. I follow the creative road wherever it leads.
      Some don’t deserve loyalty, and certainly not the soulless who will throw us under at the drop of a hat.

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      1. Ana Daksina Avatar
        Ana Daksina

        You know it. 👌

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  14. Ria Avatar
    Ria

    Nah be loyal because that what we are ‘Good people’. We have our own character. Loved the poem though. And I like the thought about freedom of writing. Its a need at times.

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Loyal to oneself first. And then to those who deserve it. “Me first” might sound selfish, but to be true and loyal to oneself and our values first can allow us to be more loyal to others who deserve it.

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  15. Shel Carlene Avatar
    Shel Carlene

    Love it!

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  16. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    Nice poem, Kevin. I need remember this perspective when I’m pushing myself at work, especially. 🙂

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Oh, it especially applies at work lol
      I got a small reminder of that last night which merely reinforced my belief lol

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      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        Oh no. Those reminders are helpful though. “Hm, I wonder if I’m being too harsh.” Then case-in-point enters the room. 🙂

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Indeed. And usually right on time lol

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      3. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        Alas. 🙂

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  17. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
    mahalakshmiarun777

    Hi Kevin, can I forward this page to my no. Would like to revisit this page whenever I am feeling low:

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    1. Kevin Avatar
      Kevin

      Of course you can. Be my guest. 😊

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      1. mahalakshmiarun777 Avatar
        mahalakshmiarun777

        Thank you

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      2. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        Of course 😊😊

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