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High-Hope Trilogy |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
1) POEM TO MYSELF You don't have to chase a rainbow my child, Or waste wishes on some distant star. If you're dreaming of this place they call LOVE... Understand that it's right where you are. Dive to the depths of the ocean my friend, Go and climb to a mountainous peak. Search far and search wide and then search inside... To discover the answers you seek. 2) MY DREAM Where the mountains touch the sky Where poets DREAM, where eagles fly A secret place above the crowds Just beneath Silver-Lined clouds Lift your eyes to a snowy peak And see the soon- to- be we seek Whisper DREAMS and let them rise To the mountains old and wise Climbers climb, it's time to try Where the mountains touch the sky Take me there. Oh take me now Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow Where the ocean meets the sky Where mermaid dance and seagulls fly A place in DREAMS I know so well The sea inside a single shell Far across the living sea A pale blue possibility Beyond the castles made of sand Tomorrow in a small child's hand Only DREAMERS need apply Where the ocean meets the sky Take me there. Oh take me now Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow Where the forests reach the sky Men are equal and doves still fly No thorns of war, a perfect rose This is where the green grass grows Out beyond the crystal stream Like Dr. King I have a DREAM Imagine such a goal in sight For red and yellow, black and white Whisper now, let the DREAM begin It's time to trust the truth within This is where we seek and find A gift in being colorblind Dream on Dreamers, hopes are high Where the forests reach the sky Take me there. Oh take me now Someway, Someday, Somewhere, Somehow Now, listen close, the future calls "Build your bridges and tear down walls! " For time has taught and so it seems Realities are born of DREAMS 3) POEM TO YOUNG POETS "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Dr. Seuss You speak for the lakes The trees and the birds You say what they'd say If they had the words Make peace and be proud Choose well every choice Speak HOPE and speak loud You are Nature's voice Speak for the mountains The jungles and streams Speak for all wildlife And dream giant dreams Speak with great courage Speak up and speak out Write with a whisper Or write with a shout Stand up young poets For oceans and rivers Free verse or lyric Your message delivers Truth for the future Citizens of Earth Speak of your freedom Your friends and self worth Speak for tomorrow And though you're still young Speak for the forest Your pen is her tongue The world waits to hear Your songs still unsung Words posses power You can write the wrongs Teach us and lead us With poems and with songs Speak now for Nature For trees and for birds Defenders of Earth Choose careful your words |
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Temptress
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-06-15
Posts 7136Mobile, AL |
err..could I just say...WOW!! Thats all I know to say right now. I truly enjoyed this! Where have you been anyway? |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh my ... each is truly lovely Todd. I am particularly fond of the whimsical flow in your "Poem to Young Poets" ... so full of poignant messages, and yet such a sweet and light-hearted flow ... excellent writing!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
1) excellent 2) excellent 3) excellent could I get your autograph before you're rich and famous? wow! I do believe my heart changed rhythm as it soared up, up, up!Wonderful read. |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
bump |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Temptress: TY TY TY for such an enthusiastic reply. I had writer's block for the last couple months & I've been busier than a one-armed paper hanger with work & moving. Again TY! Kit: I am sure you noticed that only the first one in this trilogy is actually new, the second & third are repost from July. "My Dream" will be in the upcoming Passions/NetPoets book! Thanx for your kind words! Alle'cram: |
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Tallulah Junior Member
since 2000-07-25
Posts 28 |
All 3 are simply Beautiful! |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Thank you sooooooooo much! |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Hey guy XXXXX missed ya...lol...these are marvelous |
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Toddles Member
since 2000-07-24
Posts 396New Orleans, Louisiana |
Missed U2 xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Back@Cha! TY |
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