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Strive

Strive for the dawn of a more gracious world
thrive in the vision of true joy unfurled

pray for the day when all men are equal
stay for the time when love has a sequel

stand for the things that you know to be right
understand hardships of souls without sight

give to the people who have less than you
live to give credit where credit is due

endure rocky friendships, forgive and forget
ensure that the needs of the nation are met

hope for the time that leaves nothing to mourn
cope with the trials of change as they're born

fight for the wounded in body and heart
unite the cultures long since torn apart

speak for the people who haven't a voice
seek for the option to be given a choice

exist for the chance to right wrongs old and new
resist any force that defies what you do

Strive for the dawn of a more gracious world
thrive in the vision of true joy unfurled

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Written April 3rd, 2006

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  • Lost6Butterfly
    April 4, 2006
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    This poem is so beautiful and I really needed this. I've been down lately because of this chick and what not and this piece may literally save me from another depressed day. Amazing and I feel as though words could never truely describe the effect this poem has on me right now. Thank you.
    -pasti


  • TorturedLifeandSoul
    April 3, 2006
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    wow i love this.great job!


  • Cold Blue Eyes
    April 3, 2006
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    I am typically not fond of rhyming but you pulled it off very well!! I have to say your message is a very important one.

  • kitkatkatie1
    April 3, 2006
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    thank you thank you thank you


  • La Bella Muerte
    April 3, 2006
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    wow. that had an enormous impact on me. it was beautiful. i love the way you expressed your opinions or thoughts about the world. that was great. very well worthy of applaus. great write!

    LP


  • dustookie2
    April 3, 2006
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    nicely done

    oh yeah love the poem and the thoughts behind the words as they appear... imagery with some really good lines the poem flow nicely and has a good feel...now only if it were real and the world..
    exist for the chance to right wrongs old and new

    if only we could turn back the clock and get it right first time round. i just find there is so many thoughts to ponder over for the reader...just one damn fine write. well done

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