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~ Oval Office ~

Missing image

~ * ~

Forgotten

once again right under

our nose, yet when we see a penny,

we pick it up as if we've found something of use.

Walking by cardboard homes is nothing

more than a daily sight,

if, we look

~ * ~

Together

we can wipe out hunger

and homelessness if our ambitions

were set on helping, instead of taking. Young and

old alike, we have placed thoughts of self

and greed in front of what

others need

~ * ~

Within the

sight of the Capitol,

people are starving, and children go

without education. Health Care for the sick scares

the President back through the halls to

his Oval Office. His

game's Veto

~ * ~

Helping a

human being who has

nothing, should be the easiest thing

to do. Life was freely given, yet death surrounds

us like a plague. Freezing from the cold,

or dying from heat strokes

is just wrong

~ * ~

So, if you

ever come across a

person holding out their hands, take a

second and ask yourself, what can I do to make

this a better day for someone. Please

help, it's not a sin when

a heart cares

~ * ~

Author notes

Each Administration has their eyes closed.

 

It's up to us now.

 

Please help.

 

 

A

*Triquain Crown*

 

Created by:

 

Shelley A. Cephas

 

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  • Viva La Vie Boheme
    July 31, 2007

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    Lions Auction 2!

    WOW. Perfect form, amazing linguistics, and important theme. Honestly, what more could we ask for from a poem? Amazing job, excellent! I'm humbled by your talent!


  • pixxiepoetess
    July 31, 2007

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    Beautiful form as always dear bear. A tragic situation is discussed in your beautiful lines. The world is full of people who need help, and just as full of people who refuse to acknowledge them. Truly a sad state of events. >pixxie<


  • Cutie4eva
    July 31, 2007

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    LIONS AUCTION #2!

    Wow, this is a great peice. I admit I have often times walked passed a homeless person on the street not even bothering to give a second glance. Also, when we go to New York there is one homeless man that stands out on the side of the road with a sign that says, "God Bless" and I often want to have my mom stop so I could give him something because I feel so bad here I am going to my grams house with everything I could ever want and here he is homeless and without any food. It just sickens me to no end of what problems we have and some people turn their backs upon those problems and pretend they don't exist. Well done and great write!
    xAngelx4xLif


  • FisherCat
    July 23, 2007

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    Lions Auction #2

    Holy Smokes Brother Bear! The truth sings out within your words! It really saddends me to see these people living on the streets, barely clothed, feed and barely warm. and yet our own government does nothing, but close their eyes. The more I think about it, the more I think I ought to run for president and change some things in this country of ours. But that is another debate. You have really done a fantastic job on this one. Oh yeah, before I forget your style is great too! Thanks for sharing. Keep that pen flowing. and best of luck in the auction.

    Brother Cat


  • Star Shine
    July 9, 2007

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    LIONS AUCTION #2

    This form makes your words truly stand out and the message shouts itself to all. The ending winds so very kindly, so emotionally, this is very touching in its power. Well done.


    • Arkbear gold member
      July 9, 2007
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      Star ~

      You are most kind ~

      I am in between Many tasks right now....yet, if you are in the Auction, would you send me the link to your poem so that I may review it in return?

      God bless,

      Bear ~


  • StarEyes
    July 7, 2007

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    Lions Auction #2

    Uncle Bear,

    You are sooooo right! I wish everyone felt this way!! What a great job you have done on this one!!

    and love ya

    Nyetta


  • Frozentearz
    June 3, 2007

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    I just wanted to thank you once again for joining in this was a really tough contest to judge and each of you brought something special with you,
    Blessings to you and yours
    Frozentearz


  • Patpowers silver member
    May 30, 2007

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    Excellent!

    Hi John! How have you been? This is just a wonderful emotional work of poetry. It can get to someone after reading this. Hope to hear from you real soon! Pat Powers


  • Pamela A Lamppa silver member
    May 30, 2007

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    Excellent

    ...in message...in form...in structure...in color...in presentation. Truly a wonderful piece. Very very well done. Best of luck in this contest, though I doubt you will need it. ~Pamela


  • Freed by Mercy silver member
    May 30, 2007

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    Arkbear, all you say in this piece rings so true.
    Many of the homeless have major mental illness not controlled by medication. One of my closest friends is a psychiatrist appointed by the mayor of Boston specifically to work with the homeless. She also cofounded a day shelter for women about 25 years ago, which treats the women with much respect and compassion.
    I have found that their are now many families with working parents who are homeless, due to lack of affordable housing.

    It is our deepest shame.


  • Spiritual Poet gold member
    May 29, 2007

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    nice

    Well done, I thought at first I was going to totally disagree with it but it panned out in the end. You are right it is each of our responsibility to help the unfortunate. No government regardless of party afiliation will fix this problem. They are all blind to it. Good job and God bless you, Mark


  • ShelleyA gold member
    May 29, 2007
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    I have read this piece before and enjoyed reading it again. A thought provoking piece.


  • sheltered
    May 29, 2007

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    Well perfect form as always.
    Wonderful sentiment.
    It is a good thing to give a man a fish when he's in need but it really would be something if we could actually teach him to fish as the saying goes.
    Excellent write.


  • Haiku-bless-you gold member
    May 27, 2007

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    Good thoughtful write on the selfishness that prevails in our materialistic society. Axioms like "It is better to give than recieve" are dismissed as out-dated foolishness. We have the power to change that and make a difference if we just step up and do what is right.

    Good use of the Triquain Crown poetry form, You do so well in the various forms of poetry, this friend is quite jealous of you awsome talent.

    Peace unto you my friend,

    Dennis :^)


    • Arkbear gold member
      May 28, 2007
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      My Handsome Big Brother ~

      Thanks Bro for stopping by ~

      I agree with your review Bubba ~

      You make me when you say you are jealous of my talent.........well......trust me......I didn't learn it on my own ~

      Many wonderful Poets here have guided me through the process of perfecting these forms ~

      I am just an instrument used to display each the best I can, as they come along ~

      I hope this finds you well and wearing a ~

      Brother Bear ~


  • Frogzter gold member
    May 27, 2007

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    Please give! It is not a sin when a heart cares! You have penned a wonderful thought provoking piece of truths and it is to our shame... We could end this nonsense if we all banded together and quit looking the other way! Thanks for entering and best wishes!

    Frogz~


  • azure85 gold member
    May 27, 2007

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    This is so beautiful, and so true. It makes me sad when I go there, and the homeless people are shuffled around when big events are going on. Not helping them, or finding them a permanent home and job. You have expressed this so well my dear. A very loving poem.


  • ButterflyforChrist
    May 27, 2007

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    This is beautiful, Bear! I love the form. I don't know how you make it so easy looking! But it's wonderful to read and see. =)
    Great message within it too. I've always wondered why we(America) has been so bent on helping other countries, when have needs here too. No, I don't begrudge helping other countries. I support it, but we need to help Americans in need as well.
    Again, wonderful write. Thank you for sharing.


    ~Butterfly~


  • bethan-gaze
    May 27, 2007

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    Oh, Clever One ...

    You really make this seem effortless and yet I know that you will have spent hours fine tuning it and crafting it to this perfect standard. This is also a delight on the eyes as you manage to choose your words so carefully that they form these gorgeous shapes (why don't mine do that???!!). The topic also raises awareness re: homelessness and challenges us. Brilliant!


  • Legend silver member
    May 27, 2007

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    Sadly we are bombarded with a media that sees things in a more trivial way.And we buy into it. If someone is homeless, out of work on the streets It is because they have no wish to be any other way.(So they would have us believe) Beneath the glitz and glamour is reality A little like an iceberg more unseen than on display An excellent piece Good luck in the contest


  • Frozentearz
    May 26, 2007
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    I watch American Idol.. I know I'm bad lol..
    and I was amazed to hear Simon say that he had no idea that America had such poverty. Or that we had food banks like we do for the poor and homeless, It also amazes me that America tries to keep it such a secret!
    People are homeless for so many reasons And I struggle everyday that a country so rich treats it as if it is ok.. arrrrrrrrrrrg...
    Sometimes that one step of kindness can turn someone's world around, a great message held within this and I thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
    Love and Light
    Tearz


    • Arkbear gold member
      May 26, 2007
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      My Dear Tearz ~

      Shey, your review touched me as much as the message within this write ~

      This is one I shall never regret penning ~

      Thanks to you & Frogster I was given a chance to spread the word just one more time through this write ~

      Bear luvs you ~

      John ~


  • ShelleyA gold member
    May 25, 2007

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    A beautiful write and message. Very good flow, and tone. Nice imagery. Deep expression of emotion. Good descriptives, word choice, alliteration and assonance. A skillfully crafted Triquain Crown. Well done. Best wishes in the contest.


  • Entwining Beauty
    May 25, 2007

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    beautifully written poem from a very loving man, so sad to know that so many go without what we can not even imagine having. good luck in the contest

  • piccola silver member
    May 25, 2007

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    inspiring write and the form is beautiful. Homelessness is like a plague. Some administrations even try to hide it when dignitaries come to visit. Most of us think they are all drunks or drug addicts so we avert our gaze or cross the street...

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