Kind sir, will you show me
Down which pathway I should go?
Our world's so full of war and hate
I really do not know.
I must believe in something
There's rules of life to learn
I want to be completely free
For I have energy to burn.
Belief brings groups together
For strength and general gain
But the yen for wealth and power
May set us all at war again.
Are we doomed to argue evermore
'bout who's wrong and who is right
Will we always want the biggest guns
To enforce our will by might?
Your face is sort of craggy
Your hair has turned to white
You must have found the pathway
That I ask about tonight.
"young sir, I am a common man
Some I win and some I lose
This little story may help you out,
You,who have yet to choose.
While walking in a forest once
Just wandering for a lark
I missed the track and lost myself
Was caught out in the dark.
A glow of light attracted me
I found some strangers there
'Come on in and join us
Ain't much but we can share'.
I enjoyed my meal with strangers
We talked, then they put me right
Their skin was black as coal
While mine was only white.
These strangers did not care about
The different colour of my skin
They saw someone who needed help
So I was invited in.
Choose any path, my young friend
They all end up the same
Just be friends and share a lot
It may all be just a game.
A contest entry
- A quick one for the best! by Sekhmet Kitty.
1800 points, ended July 6, 36 entries
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You will always make a choice, either by design or default.
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Bob
Sadly I think that the only true believers are the children for they have yet to be stained by mans malice, greed and lust. A wonderful piece of poetry by a very wise man.
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The children are the only hope for the survival of the species. We, the adults, have made a mess of things in spite of the warnings which were given. Thanks for your comments though I'm can't agree about the 'wise' bit.
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Great job!
I enjoyed this piece very much, thank you for your entry and good luck in the contest.
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Thank you for your kind comment. I look forward to further contests Where I can enter rhyming poetry.
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Wow! You are never ceasing to amaze me with your words. I totally see where you were going with this. Two poems in one - that was original and exceptionally clever. I have never seen that done before. You were able to pull this off without a break in the flow of things. Hard enough at the best of times, but you managed it with ease, it seams. Super! I can't find any fault or anywhere i would suggest any work. Just a great piece, (pieces, lol). Go! Go! Go!
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This is really only one poem. It does have a number of interpretations that could be applied to it, but it is still one poem. I thank you for the very flattering comments. I am just a little surprised, though.
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Love it!!
opposite here at present in my new hometown...a local Aboriginal cannot understand why I am doing just this for him and nor can his rellies
....we all bleed red mate so check out the pump before you judge the surface hue!
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How true. We do all bleed red, no matter what colour the wrapping is. Those in the poem were PNG people, and yes it did happen.
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Very touching!
I really love your poem. It is so nice and I like to read it over and over again. I can't believe this is your first comment! I'm only 11 but I was touched by your words and I'll take them to heart when I choose my PATHWAY!
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This is just wonderful for me. The poem was written from experience I had some years ago and I'm well pleased that one as young as yourself liked it. Thank you for your kind comments. Take care.
Bob
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