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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2014-01-01 08:56 AM




I wish I could wish
a wish like a hurricane
A wish that could wash away
islands of ignorance
destroying strongholds of stigma

I wish I could wish
a wish like an earth quake
A wish that could bring down
buildings of brutality
crumbling the towers of bigotry

I wish I could wish
a wish like a flood
A wish that could engulf
hearts of despair
filling them with hope

I wish I could wish
a wish like the wind
A wish that could blow
kindness into action
greediness out of mind

I wish I could wish
a wish like magic
A wish that could bring
peace to the people
health to the planet


LGR(C)1/1/12

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JerryPat2
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1 posted 2014-01-01 09:02 AM


Your wish is apropos, especially in these strange times we are living in. Good poem, Lori.

~*~ Your past is just a story. Once you realize this, it has no power over you. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2014-01-01 09:26 AM


Thank you my friend! Happy New Year!

Lori

Krawdad
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3 posted 2014-01-01 11:04 AM


Maybe each of us could take a few steps of our own in one of these directions this year.

Happy New Year!

Rex Allen McCoy
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4 posted 2014-01-02 08:23 AM


That's quite a wish... You can sign me up in support, to be sure

Rex

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2014-01-02 11:16 AM


Yes Krawdad, any step is one in the right direction.

Rex-Welcome aboard!
Lori

Sunshine
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6 posted 2014-01-02 10:09 PM


I wish you Magick!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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7 posted 2014-01-04 04:16 PM


I thank you kindly Karilea! I could make fun with a little bit here and there.

Lori

JamesMichael
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8 posted 2014-01-11 05:44 PM


very nice...James
Gale
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9 posted 2014-01-11 06:33 PM


I really love your poem, Lori, and admire your wishes, but I'm afraid that hurricanes, earth quakes and floods usually cause other effects (((
The only hope is the wind of change )

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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10 posted 2014-01-12 11:51 AM


Thanks James!

Lori

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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11 posted 2014-01-12 11:57 AM


I hear you Gale, I would not care to be the carrier of dysentery to the upheaval. I guess I am of a mind that the winds of change will have to be of some velocity to be effective.  Thanks for commenting!

Lori

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12 posted 2014-01-15 08:35 PM


It has become my wish that everyone has yours.

When they do, imagine what wishes will then be.

Thanks for a wonderful read.

...just bein' Bluesy

katahdin
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13 posted 2014-01-16 01:20 AM


I wish.....

Enjoyed your poem!
Kat >^..^<

OwlSA
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14 posted 2014-01-16 04:06 AM


I wish, I wish, your wish could come true, Lori.

Owl

secondhanddreampoet
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15 posted 2014-01-26 08:00 PM


a grand-fine 'wish' indeed !

a wonderful duet ... the power of a poem and the magnificence of a wish !

Michael
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16 posted 2014-01-26 08:34 PM


Your wishes are beautiful, Lori.  I wish I could witness even one of them come true.  Of course, I have witnesses the smaller scale of those wishes right here with all you've touched with these words.     

Michael

Marchmadness
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17 posted 2014-01-27 12:56 PM


I wish you could too, Lori.
                         Ida

Margherita
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18 posted 2014-01-27 04:43 AM


Dear Lori, this is a very beautiful write, springing from the depth of your heart. My heart is linked to yours in this wish. May its power expand and touch more and more people, so that it can be realized.

Love and peace.
Margherita

Kit McCallum
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19 posted 2014-01-27 01:26 PM


Beautiful, Lori ... I wish to see your wish come true within our lifetime. What a lovely world this would be. Much enjoyed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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20 posted 2014-02-02 08:49 AM


Wow!
Thanks everybody for getting onboard with this one!  It means alot to have you all read and comment.  I appreciate the kindred spirits. God bless you all!  

~L

Richy
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21 posted 2014-02-02 09:52 AM



well the good news is that you, can, wish these things..

the next step, in making things happen is talking about it

thanks for taking that next step

nice piece Lori have a wonderful sunday..


Lori Grosser Rhoden
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22 posted 2014-02-02 10:30 AM


Thanks Richy! I am enjoying my Sunday at the Blue Buffet with a cup of coffee. Think I might write a little something today myself.

Lori

Richy
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23 posted 2014-02-02 10:49 AM


im enjoying a cup of coffee so good i almost wanted to write about it haha..

that perfect blend of the right temp and flavor.. ahhhh.

well have fun


2islander2
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24 posted 2014-02-02 11:14 AM


i wish that too, lori, what a superb idea and line : I wish I could wish, would remember of that "punchline"

thanks a lot


yann

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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25 posted 2014-02-02 11:53 AM


Yann, I'm sure you do! You use nature as a paint brush for your thoughts all the time.  Thanks.  

Lori  

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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26 posted 2014-02-05 12:36 PM


Richy and Yann,

Thanks for commenting fellas!

Lori

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