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For We Know Not What Tomorrow May Bring

  Through 126 years there has always been a beacon of light
  That has risen no matter the plight or where, when destruction has come
  A red cross can be seen for miles and miles to come
  Its the symbol of so many unsung heroes who chose to be more than just mere words spoken in sympathy
  Its more than just a good deed for some its a way of life to help somebody anyone along the way
  Red is the color chosen for it is the connection that runs through each and every one's chest
  The blood that sustains life even after all hope has seem to have died
  A cross for it has 4 connection that leads to the center where the heart lays
  The flow is not narrow-minded for pain and suffering does not discriminate
  As a small pinhole it starts until others saw the need to push thru so the sunlight may chase the doubt away
  One can, one blanket, one hand to unite inspite of the obstacles erected in the way
  For we know not what tomorrow may bring
  It maybe the red cross who comes to save your day! 

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  • Violet Moodswing Greeters member
    April 4, 2007

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    Definately a wonderful tribute to the red cross. Also a vivid reminder that little things count. The power of one so to speak. Each tiny thing all pulls together to really make a difference.

    Keep writing and best of luck in the contest.


  • Sharcu silver member
    April 3, 2007

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    A lovely dedication to the Red Cross and your words really brought the poem to life. I'm sure anyone involved in that organization would love to read this. Thanks for entering and welcome to the site
    --Tim


  • wishintreeUK
    March 27, 2007

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    Thank you for entering.

    I love the idea of the Red Cross being "a beacon of light" it gives the idea of hope and a solution to the situation we may find ourselves in.

    Well done, this is a fine tribute to the Red Cross, thank you for entering the contest

    ~Katie~


  • Rosemary Stroebel silver member
    March 13, 2007
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    Thanks for entering

    I like this poem and the description of the red cross and what it stands for in the lives of all of us. We are blessed to have so many take up the struggle to help others.

    Let the ink flow and your fingers dance

    Rosemary


  • FifthDove
    March 12, 2007

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    Thanks for the entry and welcome to the site!

    I do hope that if I ever need them that they will be there. A very edifying poem you’ve penned, nice work. Might I suggest shortening up sentences into a more poetic form though, I believe it would make for an even better read, or into a short story form. Thank you very much for taking the time to write for and enter our contest. Best wishes and welcome to AllpoetryDove


  • Little Eagle Greeters member
    March 10, 2007

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    Thanks for your entry

    Your words are good but you should really work on your form and structure. Free verse is fine but you need to have it in a poem form. Structure the lines so that the line breaks are short and uniform. Don't let your lines wrap to the next line. And try using stanzas. I think that would improve the flow and put more emphasis on the content of your poem.

    Good luck in the contest and welcome to allpoetry.I encourage you to keep writing to read and comment.

    God Bless
    Tammy

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