A Zero To The Left Comments

Interesting poem. Have to read it again. Found Ben's comment full of interest.

I wonder what people did before there was a zero. 'The Maya Indians of Central America are believed to have invented the concept of the zero before the A.D.300's. The Hindus developed the concept independently several hundred years later. The idea spread from india and was adopted in Europe during the late 1400's.' from The World Book Encyclopedia. Amazing that it took the Europeans so long. I like your poem because it can be read in two ways or interpreted according to the opposite of what you write. That way the reader can rearrange their priorities and still feel the importance to the message.

Zero to the left has no value and zero to the right has value like this-001 and 100. This poem sounds like 'Ten Commandments, ' which we should follow. A good theme Ana Monnar has taken.

there are always a percentage who would have others do their work for them, but the design of life steers us to make our own way; opportunity to help others and ourselves. teachers are always in short supply. nice work, Ana. -Tailor

I suspect this one is written with tongue firmly in cheek. Yes, we must be busy and make money and help the economy - forget about life and loving and creative fulfillment. An interesting parody of that strange expression (the left) that used to equate with social justice. Thanks for this. love, Allie xxxx

with you educational background, your world of teaching, seeing the universe in the eye of a growing child is refected in your tight solemnly crafted poem.. you have subtelty the virtue of a few american women..

Intriguing as for the ones that are not successful bother the ones that are as for the Universe call wants all to be happy and fulfilled. Thanks for sharing. Really interesting.

A very true and wise poem :) It reflects how people to go through life to reach our aims. Our existence is a difficult and unique for everyone and it's important to find yourself in this hustle and bustle of this world without losing your freedom and sensitivity to human beings.