Continuing my theme this month (some mix of sadness, memory, and disappointment), I wrote something akin to my first post of this month (https://marylandpoetblog.wordpress.com/2017/01/01/i-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-new-year/?wref=tp), although with a less angered, more optimistic look at the world.
I want to write something
that will change the world
something that will free all words
and make curses unheard
I want these pages
to speak throughout time
the sages will tremble
and great voices will assemble
as in the dawning of ages
I want to write something
that will free every slave
so convict and convicter
could behave
so that prisoners could be freed
and trafficked girls
return to their mommies
I want to see nations rejoice
and all people
native and foreign
sing of peace in a loud voice
I want to write something
that turns the tide of war
gunners, pilots, and generals
find their chores to be a bore
Tear down the metal hammer
throw down the aces
let all ideas of torture
be abandoned
I want to write something
that shows that people
with disorders
are of the highest order
When you look
at our souls
set us free
when you see us
struggle and overcome
You too can believe
that we all can achieve
whatever is in our dreams
I want to write something
that gives hope
courage
and truth
Whether or not
this makes print
I know
this is it
I admire this life long aspiration to bring peace and harmony to the world! You have laid it out very well! Dwight
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Thanks for stopping by and following Dwight 🙂
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You are welcome.
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Thanks for the reblog!
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No problem!
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Wow!!! You are just a writing powerhouse! 🙂
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Thanks Maureen.
Got a poem about you coming up….
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You are welcome! I love when I get the chance to check out what youve posted I know its gona be good each time! you are too kind Dev! 🙂
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🙂 🙂 That makes this wretched day a little better
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If the day has indeed been wretched Im sorry for that Dev but you know there will be another along shortly and you can forget this one even happened! 😀
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The hope of another day…the greatest blessing of all 🙂
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You got that right! 😀
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Great words Devereaux and I for one certainly heard. All the best for 2017 and I am looking forward to more of your excellent poems and posts.
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Glad you enjoyed, Davy. Looking forward to more of your work as well 🙂
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Thank you devereaux
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No problem Davy 🙂
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Poets together can help make the world a better place. Your poem touches my heart. Keep writing!
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It was a joy to write, and I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂
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Love this!
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Glad you loved it Michelle 🙂
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Hey!
I enjoyed reading your post! I look foward to reading more of your posts! Good luck and happy new year!
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Thanks for stopping by Julia, and I’m glad you enjoyed.
Here’s to a great 2017.
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