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M. Auguste
Junior Member

since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

0 posted 2001-02-24 12:42 PM

Humankind

by Michael Auguste

Now everyone has longed in vain
while wishing there be more,
and all have known some kind of pain.
Some lives an open sore

So similar in ways that count.
All humankind is one.
We all fear for the end of life,
seek peace, a little fun.

In darkness when the shadows move,
it makes our blood run cold.
While in the brightness of the day,
we feel so very bold.

The color of the human race
Is difficult to find.
Perhaps because it really is
a simple state of mind.

We smile when we hear laughter ring
from children's hearts, so pure.
Have done so many foolish things
and with regrets, endure.

We've felt the passion blush our cheeks
in anger and in lust,
but love is what we all want most,
though find it hard to trust.

Reach out and take a stranger's hand.
It's so much like your own,
and touch the face of humankind.
You'll find you're not alone.

ggrn3
Member

since 2000-08-17

Posts 433
Nahunta Georgia U.S.

1 posted 2001-02-24 01:27 AM

Auguste
This was a touching poem. I liked it very much. I wrote something similar once, but I believe you've penned what I really wanted to say and the world to see.
Excellent write.

Garfield

ATelamon
Member

since 2001-02-06

Posts 328
Purgatory, Last Staircase, Up

2 posted 2001-02-24 07:23 AM

Excellent message herein.

well said.

AT

M. Auguste
Junior Member

since 2001-02-24

Posts 10

3 posted 2001-02-24 03:28 PM

ggrn3 and AT,

Thanks. I'm happy you both enjoyed this. A good day to you.

Michael

Martie

Moderator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

4 posted 2001-02-25 04:39 PM

Michael--There is much wisdom in your poetry...

my favorite stanza:

The color of the human race
Is difficult to find.
Perhaps because it really is
a simple state of mind.

Auguste

Member Elite

since 2000-02-16

Posts 3953
By the sea

5 posted 2001-02-26 12:01 PM

Martie,

Thank you, dear. Your words are most kind.

Michael

Proust-
"Love is space and time measured by the heart"

Dee
Member Elite

since 2000-08-19

Posts 2330
Queensland, Australia

6 posted 2001-02-26 08:15 PM

Michael, as usual I love this. thanks for putting it here where I can read it again.
Dee

I wish you every happiness and may you always have the best of the good things in life. a brand

walker
Member Elite

since 2001-02-11

Posts 2240
Florida

7 posted 2001-02-26 08:20 PM

Well written, sums up all our emotions.

A quarter of a century must pass, for the writer to understand what and why he writes.

Voiceless
Senior Member

since 2001-02-19

Posts 686
Under the stars upon the wind

8 posted 2001-02-26 08:40 PM

I love the message!!

~*Peachy Be*~

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